Flushing Meadows Corona Park

NYC PARKS ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BICYCLE RENTALS IN QUEENS

NYC PARKS ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BICYCLE RENTALS IN QUEENS
Friday, October 30, 2020
No. 49
http://www.nyc.gov/parks

NYC Parks yesterday announced that a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) has been issued for the development, operation and maintenance of bicycle rental stations at David Dinkins Circle at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the option for future Queens locations.

“From scenic waterfront parks to destination greenways, Queens is the ideal setting for cyclists to exercise and connect with nature,” said Commissioner Silver. “We encourage prospective operators to respond to this RFP in order to provide New Yorkers and visitors with more opportunities to experience our parks via bicycle.”

NYC Parks is seeking proposals for the development, operations and maintenance of bicycle rental stations in parks throughout Queens. Pre-approved locations include:

  • Forest Park
  • Little Bay Park
  • Alley Pond Park
  • Highland Park

The addition of any future Queens locations will be subject to prior written approval from NYC Parks.

In order to maintain safe social distance, all proposals for this RFP should be submitted electronically no later than Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 3 p.m. If unable to submit an electronic proposal, original hard copy proposals can be submitted to Parks’ Revenue Office on Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Parks will hold a virtual recommended meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. All interested parties considering responding to this RFP are encouraged to attend the remote recommended meeting. Prospective proposers may join this meeting via WebEx and phone. Meeting details are as follows:

The RFP is available for download on Parks’ website. To download the RFP, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFP’s description.

For more information or to request to receive a copy of the RFP by mail, prospective proposers may contact Eric Weiss, Project Manager, at (212) 360-3434 or at eric.weiss@parks.nyc.gov.

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Contacts

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World's Fair Marina on Flushing Bay : (718) 478-0480
World's Fair Marina Restaurant: (718) 898-1200
Terrace on the Park: (718) 592-5000
Citi Field: (718) 699-4220
Mets Ticketing: (718) 507-TIXX
USTA National Tennis Center: (718) 760-6200
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New York Hall of Science: (718) 699-0005
Queens Museum: (718) 592-9700
Queens Botanical Garden: (718) 886-3800
Queens Theatre: (718) 760-0064
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Sports Permits: (718) 393-7272
Picnic/Barbeque Permit for Large Groups: (718) 393-7272
Wheel Fun Rentals: (917) 231-5519
World Ice Arena: (718) 760-9001
Al Oerter Recreation Center: (718) 353-7853
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