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: Outdoor Waterfront Food & Beverage Opportunity

Issue Date:
February 03, 2025
Last Updated:
February 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 2PM (click here to register)
Questions Due: March 14, 2025
Proposals Due: May 2, 2025

Request for Proposals: Semi-Annual Gutter Maintenance

Issue Date:
November 06, 2024
Last Updated:
January 22, 2025

Governors Island Corporation d/b/a The Trust for Governors Island (“the Trust”) invites contractors to submit proposals for all labor, materials, equipment, and other items necessary to perform a semiannual gutter cleaning and gutter repairs on Governors Island on a schedule specified by the Trust.

RFP Issue Date: November 6, 2024
Mandatory Pre-Submission Meeting: November 20, 2024, 9am
Questions Due: January 17, 2025, by 1pm (new date)
Answers Released: January 22, 2025, by end of day (new date)
Proposals Due: January 29, 2025, by end of day (new date)

Click here to download Addendum #1, updated on November 26, 2024 >>
Click here to download Addendum #2, updated on January 21, 2025 >>
Click here to download Q&A document, updated on January 22, 2025 >>

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