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: Building 309 Renovation

Issue Date:
June 20, 2025
Last Updated:
August 26, 2025

Governors Island Corporation d/b/a The Trust for Governors Island (the “Trust”) is seeking to engage a general contractor for the renovation of Building 309.

RFP Issue Date: June 18, 2025
Drawing Package Released via Addendum June 27, 2025
Site Visit, Option 1: July 14, 2025, at 9am
Site Visit, Option 2: August 11, 2025, at 9am
Questions Due: August 15, 2025
Answers Released August 22, 2025
Proposals Due: August 29, 2025

Click here to download Addendum #1, updated June 27, 2025 >>

Click here to download Addendum #2, updated August 11, 2025 >>

Click here to download Q&A document, updated August 25, 2025 >>

Request for Proposals: Battery Maritime Building Lighting Replacement

Issue Date:
July 21, 2025
Last Updated:
August 19, 2025

The Trust for Governors Island is seeking to engage a qualified contractor for the federally funded Battery Maritime Building Lighting Replacement project. Click here to view the Notice to Bidders.

RFP Issue Date: July 21, 2025
Mandatory Site Visit: July 29, 2025, at 9:00am
Questions Due: August 5, 2025
Proposals Due: August 25, 2025, at 3:00pm

Click here to download Addendum #1, updated August 1, 2025 >>

Click here to download Addendum #2, updated August 18, 2025 >>

Request for Proposals: Governors Island Security Services

Issue Date:
July 18, 2025
Last Updated:
July 18, 2025

Governors Island Corporation d/b/a The Trust for Governors Island (the “Trust”) invites Security Contractors to submit proposals to provide high quality, reliable, and cost-effective security services to ensure the safety of all visitors, tenants and staff on Governors Island, 172-acre multi-use campus located in New York Harbor.

RFP Issue Date: July 18, 2025
Pre-Submission Meeting: September 8, 2025 (Click here to register)
Questions Due: September 15, 2025
Answers Released September 22, 2025
Proposals Due: October 6, 2025

Request for Proposals: Governors Island Ferry Disposition

Issue Date:
July 10, 2025
Last Updated:
July 10, 2025

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

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