Wagner Park Pavilion Food and Beverage License

The Battery Park City Authority (“BPCA”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) seeking proposals (each a Proposal” and collectively the “Proposals”) from qualified parties (each a “Proposer” and collectively the “Proposers”) for the operation of a food and beverage establishment at the rebuilt Wagner Park in Battery Park City with sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor.

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit and evaluate Proposals from experienced food and beverage operators who can establish and operate a high-quality and affordable food and beverage concept to provide an amenity to Wagner Park patrons. The ultimate Licensee will partner with BPCA to offer a food and beverage concept, featuring both dine-in and takeaway options, that is thoughtful, creative, and interesting to enhance the Wagner Park experience.

Pursuant to New York State ("NYS") Executive Law Section 15-A & Article 3 of the NYS Veteran Services Law, where the construction costs for the Fit-Out exceed the sum of $100,000.00, the Licensee will be required to comply with Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (“MWBE”) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (“SDVOB”) utilization requirements for the vendors associated with such construction.

For questions on MBE/WBE/SDVOB participation, joint ventures and sub-contracting goals ONLY, please contact “Diversity Designated Contact”: Jennifer Yam at 212-417-2337.

BPCA reserves the right to cancel or withdraw in whole or in part this RFP at its sole discretion. Proposers will be notified in the event the RFP is cancelled via the BPCA website