How to bid on a food and camp store concession for NYS Parks

What NYS Parks is buying

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking an operator for a food, beverage, and camp store concession at Southwick Beach State Park in Henderson, New York.

The opportunity is listed in the Food, Beverages, Commissary & Vending category and was issued by the Concessions Management Bureau. A firm that operates food, beverage, or camp store concessions may find it relevant.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 17, 2026. Bids are due November 12, 2026 at 10:59 PM ET.

Submit by the deadline using the instructions in the ad. The provided information does not state what happens after the deadline, so check the full ad for submission rules and next steps.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a vendor with experience operating food, beverage, or camp store services. The listing identifies the work as a concession at Southwick Beach State Park.

How to find the full solicitation and respond

Search for the ad on the NY State Contract Reporter; the search ad can be viewed without logging in. Use the ad’s CR# to identify it.

Create a free vendor account to open the full ad, documents, and Q&A. Review the ad’s submission instructions and submit your bid as directed.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full ad, documents, and Q&A before preparing your bid. Make a checklist of every requested item and follow the stated submission method and deadline.

Explain how your firm would operate the food, beverage, and camp store concession, using relevant experience and concrete details. Check that your response is complete and consistent with the solicitation before submitting.