# New York State Contract Reporter #2139960

Seasonal food, beverage, and camp store concession operation at Southwick Beach State Park

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 2139960
**NAICS:** 722513, 445110

New York State is seeking one operator for the seasonal food, beverage, and camp store concession at Southwick Beach State Park.
- **Government buyer:** New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; State Parks; Concessions Management Bureau.
- **Location and scope:** Southwick Beach State Park in Henderson, New York. The operator will run the concession’s outfitted kitchen, camp store, and indoor and outdoor dining areas.
- **Service and operating requirements:** Provide varied food and beverages, including healthy choices, and camp-store offerings. Support Taste NY and local products, and meet applicable accessibility, environmental, sanitation, and operating requirements. Beer and wine may be offered if required approvals and licenses are obtained.
- **Operating schedule:** At minimum, operate daily during the main summer season and on weekends during the later shoulder season, subject to Park Management approval.
- **Financial terms:** The licensee is responsible for operating costs and pays the State a license fee; the minimum annual fee is $2,000.
- **Term:** Three years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years, subject to required approvals.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or concession vendors are identified. Taste NY is referenced as a program the operator should support.
- **Products and quantities:** No specific products or equipment purchases are listed; the opportunity is for one concession operation.

### Description

New York State Parks is soliciting proposals for a private-sector operator to run the Food, Beverage, and Camp Store Concession at Southwick Beach State Park in Henderson, New York. The concessionaire will provide food, beverage, and camp store offerings and is responsible for all operating costs, while paying a fee to State Parks. The contract term is three years, with possible extensions of up to two additional years. Proposals are due November 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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