Bid guide
How to bid on Food Trucks at Baker Beach for the National Park Service
What the agency is buying
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking bids for up to two one-year leases. These leases are for operating mobile food and beverage trucks, commonly known as food trucks, at designated spaces within the Baker Beach parking lot. This opportunity allows vendors to provide services to visitors at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a location with year-round visitor traffic.
The leases are expected to start around September 28, 2026. Each lease will provide an assigned parking space. The specific locations and sizes of these spaces are detailed in the Request for Bids (RFB) and the Draft Lease documents.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Bids (RFB) was published on July 20, 2026. All electronic bids and required documents must be submitted by August 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a firm deadline, and submissions received after this time will not be evaluated.
The NPS will not be holding a site visit or accepting questions regarding this solicitation. Interested parties are welcome to visit the Baker Beach site independently during the solicitation period to assess the location.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that operate mobile food and beverage services, such as food truck vendors. It is ideal for firms looking to expand their customer base by serving a high-traffic tourist and recreation area. Vendors should be prepared to operate under a one-year lease agreement.
The solicitation is categorized under food and agriculture, making it relevant for businesses in the food service industry. The NPS is also soliciting bids for a similar operation at Rodeo Beach; if you are interested in both, you must submit separate responses for each location.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.
The National Park Service is only accepting electronic bids for this solicitation. Your complete bid, including all required documents specified on the Bid Sheet, must be emailed to [email protected]. Ensure your submission is received by 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 27, 2026.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all sections of the Request for Bids and the Draft Lease. Pay close attention to the specific requirements for the food truck operation, including any restrictions on menu items, operating hours, or vehicle specifications. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all stated criteria.
Since no questions will be accepted, make sure your bid is clear and comprehensive. Double-check that all required documents are included and properly completed before submission. Organize your electronic submission clearly, perhaps by using descriptive file names for your attachments, to assist the evaluators.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Park Service; the original posting controls.