Operation of a Food, Beverage and Camp Store Concession

The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation is soliciting proposals for the operation of a seasonal food, beverage, and camp store concession at Southwick Beach State Park. The selected licensee will be responsible for all operational costs and will pay a fee to State Parks. The initial term of the license is scheduled to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with a possible two-year extension. The facility includes a 1,170 square foot kitchen, an indoor dining area, an outdoor eating area, and a 110 square foot camp store. Minimum operating hours are required from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with additional weekend service until Columbus Day. The award will be granted to the highest-scoring responsible respondent based on a 120-point scale, where 75 percent of the score is derived from technical capabilities—including operational performance, business development, and alignment with New York State environmental and DEIA initiatives—and 25 percent is based on the financial return to the state via the license fee. Key requirements include the provision of healthy food options, collaboration with the Taste NY initiative, and strict adherence to sustainability mandates, such as the prohibition of polystyrene and single-use plastics. Proposals must be submitted in physical printed format by November 12, 2026, and must include detailed business plans, pro forma projections in Excel format, and certifications regarding non-collusion and fair employment principles.