Floating Restaurant and Food Services

The government authority in Yonkers, NY seeks a vendor to develop, operate, install, maintain, winterize, repair, and protect a floating restaurant and related operator-controlled improvements on the river. The buyer requires complete services, including barge and vessel specifications, mooring and anchoring systems, utility connections, interior and architectural fit-outs, commercial kitchen design, and full restaurant operations. Operations must include a business plan, local and state licenses, sample menus with prices, staffing, insurance, and maintenance planning. Only US onshore organizations are eligible to submit proposals, and all work must be performed onsite. The buyer requests proposals to establish a five-year contract period. Interested bidders must attend pre-bid site visits scheduled for September 23, 24, and 25, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 7, 2026.