This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides the opportunity for any interested individual or organization, hereinafter referred to as “Offeror” to submit proposals to the National Park Service (NPS, ‘Lessor’) to lease NPS property at Gateway National Recreation Area for a Commercial Use. The facilities for lease are located in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area.
The premises include areas such as concrete pads at multiple locations, as well as portions of Beach Plazas and other locations identified by NPS suitable for watercraft and equipment rentals. As water hook-ups and drainage are not available, Lessees will be responsible for providing sufficient water for operations and disposing of gray & wastewater offsite in accordance with NPS policy. Electricity may be available at specific sites. In the event electricity is not provided, gas or propane generators may be permitted in connection with mobile operations.
The Offered Leases will authorize use and occupancy of government land and facilities in connection with the sale of food/beverage/convenience items, non-motorized watercraft, non-motorized bicycle rentals, and beach equipment rentals. One Lease will be offered for each lot (e.g. lot D2, lot D3, etc.) shown below. The sale of alcohol is PROHIBITED at all locations.
Applicants are welcome to tour the sites on their own. Questions are due by Friday, May 1, 2026. Please submit questions to Gateway_BMD@nps.gov. Questions will be answered and a Frequently Asked Questions will be posted.
Proposals must be submitted electronically to: e-mail us. Proposals shall clearly identify the location sought in connection with this opportunity. Separate Proposals are required for each location sought. Under no circumstances shall any Proposal be contingent upon the acceptance of any other Proposal. Conditional offers, including statements such as ‘Offeror will only accept Lot D1 if Lot D2 is also awarded,’ are prohibited.
Offerors submitting proposals for multiple lots shall include, as an attachment to each proposal, a ranked order of lot preferences (e.g., “First Preference: Lot D1; Second Preference: Lot D3,” etc.).
Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 pm, Monday, June 1, 2026. . The subject line should include the following: SAHO Mobile Vending Lease Proposal - [Your name or the name of your business entity or organization] (please do not include the brackets).
Proposals are limited to 15 pages or less, not including attachments.
The request for proposals can be found here.
Below are the necessary attachments
Attachment B Form 10-352 Business History Information
Attachment B Form 10-353 Business Organization Information Individual or Sole Proprietorship
Attachment B Form 10-354 Business Organization Informaton Corporation, LC, Partnership or Joint Venture
Attachment C Form 355 A Offeror Financial Statement Projections
Attachment D Sample Offeror's Transmittal Letter
Mobile Vending and Equipment Rental Sample Lease
