GATE Mobile Food and Beverage Commercial Use Authorization Solicitation

The Superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area announces the intent to issue in-park Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) in accordance with Public Law 105-391 Section 418. The CUAs will authorize mobile food and beverage operations at the Jamaica Bay and Staten Island Units of Gateway National Recreation Area (Park) for/at selected NPS events and/or seasonal or shorter duration as determined by NPS. NPS will provide Selected Applicants with email notification of the need for service and the time and place of the event and will select from the pool of CUA Holders on a first come-first served basis. NPS reserves the right to revise or limit opportunities for mobile food and beverage service and to determine whether mobile food and beverage service is appropriate at any location, date, or time. Other events at which mobile food and beverage service may be sought remain at the park's discretion but may include other events taking place throughout the park. Location of Service Area: The Park seeks a variety of mobile food and beverage vendors to operate, by request from the Park, on a per event basis, and/or seasonal or shorter duration as determined by NPS, at the Jamaica Bay and Staten Island Units of the Park The Request for Proposals is attached to this notice. Electronic submissions are preferred. This information can also be found here:https://www.nps.gov/gate/getinvolved/commercial-use-authorization-solicitation-jamaica-bay-and-staten-island.htm CORRECTION: The correct link to the FDA Food Code identified on page 5 of the Request for Proposals: https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2017 The Food Handler's Certificate identified on page 6 for Item "d" is no longer an acceptable certification. Vendors must have a "Certified Food Safety Manager" Certification under the 2017 FDA Food Code.