Crains New York reports that the NYCEDC is seeking proposals from organizers to spearhead a giant, one-day food festival. The location for the market includes Hunts Point and also involves the New Fulton Fish Market.
Find out more about this opportunity now
NYCEDC seeks proposals for a one-day food festival
Rooftop Farming, Consulting Services RFP due Monday July 8th
The NYCEDC is currently seeking proposals from consultants for the development of a 200,000 sq ft rooftop farm projected to operate in Hunts Point. The rooftop farm is expected to be open
year-round with expected leasing opportunities.
Download and find out more information about this RFP
NYC Parks Issues 2 New Requests for Food Concessions
New RFP’s have been issued from the New York City Park Department, calling all food purveyors. Click the links below to obtain the PDF’s and get going on your businesses.
The Battery Conservancy Bosque Kiosks RFP due Monday, April 16th at 5pm
The Battery Conservancy is currently seeking two food vendors to operate kiosks within the Bosque. Proposers are recommended to attend an overview meeting on Tuesday, April 10th at 10am that will provide more information about this project.
For more information on this RFP, please visit The Batter Conservancy to download the PDF
Amendment to the Tavern on The Green RFP was released earlier this month on Tuesday, March 6th. Proposals are due Friday, March 30th
In efforts to find an operator for the old Tavern on The Green space, The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation updated the previously issued RFP with no change in the original due date. Tavern on The Green will be turned into a casual restaurant, outdoor cafe and bar.
Log into the NYC Parks website to see the changes
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Specialty Food RFP seeks proposals from mobile food vendors
Opportunities are now available throughout the city at various locations for specialty food mobile operators. The RFP must be submitted by Monday, March 1st at 3pm.
Get more information on the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation’s website. You can also pick up hard copies of the RFP 830 5th Avenue at E 64th Street (Rm 407)
Proposed meeting and site tour will be held on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 10am. The RFP is due on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 3pm.
Find out more information on The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website (Concessions Opportunities at Parks)
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/30/tavernonthegreen_rfp_due_march30/
The NYCEDC has partnered with the Office of Management and Budget to grant various manufacturing businesses, including food manufacturers, with funds to help grow and sustain these industries in New York City. The NYCEDC plans to disburse $8 million to qualified businesses.
Read more about the RFP here and find out about more about the information sessions going on throughout next year
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/21/industrialspacemodernizationrfp/
The High Line is now seeking RFPs from food vendors for 2012

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The Friends of The High Line released an RFP yesterday for savory food operations.
The RFP is due Wednesday, February 1st at 3pm. Get more info and download the RFP here
Hunts Point’s Halleck Industrial Site O-RFP for Wholesale Food and Other Food-Related Operations
An O-RFP has been released to develop the land within this space under a lease. This is an O-RFP (Open RFP) and there are several submission dates: August 31, 2011 (passed), November 30, 2011, February 29, 2012, and May 23, 2012
Find out more information here and request a copy