Operation of SeaGlass Carousel at The Battery, Manhattan

The Battery Conservancy (TBC) is seeking proposals for the operation of the SeaGlass Carousel located in The Battery, a public park at the southern tip of Manhattan, New York City. As part of a license agreement with NYC Parks, TBC intends to sublicense the carousel's operation, which may also include management of ancillary merchandise and/or food cart services. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a mandatory proposer meeting scheduled at the site on February 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Proposals must be submitted by March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with the RFP document available for download starting February 3, 2025, on The Battery Conservancy’s website. The contract is identified under solicitation number 20250130016 and falls under NAICS code 541715. The Battery Conservancy partners closely with NYC Parks and holds operational responsibility through its licensing arrangement. For additional inquiries, prospective proposers may contact Hope Cohen, Chief Operating Officer at The Battery Conservancy, via phone or email. The opportunity emphasizes the operation of a unique carousel attraction, blending recreational and potential retail or food service operations within a prominent New York City park setting.