Business Opportunities

See below for gen­er­al busi­ness oppor­tu­ni­ties with the Trust for Gov­er­nors Island. Click here to view real estate oppor­tu­ni­ties, and click here for cli­mate pilot­ing opportunities.

Look­ing to become a food ven­dor on Gov­er­nors Island? Gov­er­nors Island prides itself on offer­ing a diverse, deli­cious selec­tion of food and drinks. Ven­dors are invit­ed to sub­mit pro­pos­als on a rolling basis. Year-round oppor­tu­ni­ties include ver­sa­tile sta­tion­ary sites in high-traf­fic areas as well as mobile food carts. Learn more.


Request for Proposals: Emergency Medical Services

Issue Date:
March 12, 2025
Last Updated:
March 13, 2025

Governors Island Corporation d/b/a The Trust for Governors Island (“the Trust”) invites emergency medical service contractors to submit proposals to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable emergency medical services for Governors Island.

RFP Issue Date: March 13, 2025

Pre-Submission: Meeting: May 12, 2025

Questions Due: May 19, 2025

Proposals Due: June 13, 2025


Request for Proposals: Outdoor Waterfront Food & Beverage Opportunity

Issue Date:
February 03, 2025
Last Updated:
March 04, 2025

Governors Island Corporation d/b/a The Trust for Governors Island (“the Trust”) invites operators and developers of food and beverage concepts to submit proposals for up to 32,000 square-feet of premier waterfront outdoor space as an accessible seasonal dining opportunity beginning in 2026.

RFP Issue Date: February 3, 2025
Virtual Info Sessions: February 11, 2025, at 10AM (click here to register) & February 19, 2025, at 3PM (click here to register)
Site Visits: February 25, 2025, at 10AM, & March 7, 2025, at 11AM (click here to register)
Questions Due: March 14, 2025
Proposals Due: May 2, 2025

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