Business Opportunities

The Trust for Governors Island, in collaboration with Beam Center, is developing a new, one-of-a-kind experiential field trip opportunity for 6th graders that encourages hands-on climate action and leadership (the “Field Trip Program”). The Trust seeks a Climate Field Trips Manager (the “Manager”) to bring the Field Trip Program to life through a 14-month contract for the 2026-2027 school year, with opportunities to extend through 2029. Proposers may be an individual or organization experienced in coordinating and facilitating field trips for New York City-based educators in an outdoor environment.

RFP Issue Date: March 4, 2026
Pre-Proposal Meeting: March 19, 2026, 11-11:30AM Click here to RSVP
Questions Due: March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM
Proposals Due: April 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Governors Island Corporation d/b/a The Trust for Governors Island (the “Trust”) invites independent certified accounting firms (each, a “Proposer”) to submit proposals to provide audit and accounting services, including reporting on the Trust’s annual financial statements, preparing tax returns, and completing other related services or projects as may be identified by the Trust.

RFP Issue Date: March 2, 2026
Questions Due: March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Proposals Due: April 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

The Trust for Governors Island operates a passenger and vehicle ferry service between the southern end of Manhattan and Governors Island year-round. The Trust has completed the construction of a new passenger and vehicle ferry and is seeking proposals for the purchase of the recently retired M/V SAMUEL S. COURSEN.

RFP Issue Date: July 10, 2025
Proposals Due: Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 1, 2026