2025 Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard Mobile Concession Bids
INVITATION: This is an invitation to submit a sealed bid for a permit to operate a mobile Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard concession for the 2025 season subject to the terms, conditions, and special instructions of this bid. Bids must be received, and date stamped no later than 10:00 a.m. prior to the public bid opening at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025. All bids should be submitted on the form provided following this invitation.
The Suffolk County Department of Parks is accepting Proposals/Bids until Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for permits to operate a Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard Concession for the 2025 season at the following Parks:
Cedar Beach, Southold
Southaven County Park, Yaphank
Green’s Creek County Park, West Sayville
Indian Island County Park, Riverhead
Timber Point County Park, Great River
Smith Point Marina, Shirley
Lake Ronkonkoma County Park, Lake Ronkonkoma
Smith Point County Park, Shirley (Fishing Pier)
The requirements to obtain a Permit for a Canoe/ Kayak/ Paddleboard Concession are:
- County specified insurance coverage as outlined in Permit Agreement
- Permit fees to be paid by the selected Vendor upon execution of the Agreement
- Completion of County Mandated Forms
Only one Permit will be issued for a site to the bidder who has the proper credentials to operate a Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard Concession, meets all the requirements stated above, and provides the best financial return to the County.
No proposal/bids will be accepted after 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2024. Sealed proposal bids may be submitted in person or by mail to:
Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
West Sayville Golf Course - 200 Montauk Highway
P.O Box 144
West Sayville, NY 11796-0144
Attn: Contracts Unit- CANOE/KAYAK/PADDLEBOARD BID or MOBILE FOOD/BEVERAGE BID
For any additional information please contact Patrick Viviano at patrick.viviano@suffolkcountyny.gov or at 631-854-4980.