Business Opportunities

The Trust for Governors Island is seeking proposals from service providers or food waste, serviceware, and yard waste compost processing on Governors Island.

RFP Issue Date: April 22, 2024
Pre-Submission On-Site Meeting: May 13, 2024
Questions Due: May 20, 2024
Answers Published: May 31, 2024
Proposals Due: June 24, 2024

The Trust for Governors Island invites qualified firms and agencies to submit proposals for government relations services. A selected respondent will work with the Trust on strengthening relationships with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels and working on activities related to the ongoing development and operations of Governors Island, including but not limited to capital projects and real estate development, connecting constituents with Governors Island’s historical, recreational, cultural, and educational resources, and advocating for capital funds to support expanded public access.

RFP Issue Date: April 19, 2024
Questions Due: May 3, 2024
Proposals Due: May 24, 2024, at 5pm

The Trust for Governors Island invites HVAC contractors to submit proposals to complete the work required to size/design, furnish and install adequate heating and cooling unit(s) in building 309 also known as Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel on Governors Island.

RFP Issue Date: March 29, 2024
Pre-Submission Meeting: April 10, 2024, at 9am
Questions Due: April 12, 2024, by 3pm
Answers Released: April 19, 2024, by 3pm
Proposals Due: April 26, 2024, by 3pm

Click here to download Q&A document, updated April 19, 2024 >>

The Climate Solutions Piloting Program is a new call for piloting and demonstration projects addressing climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and climate and environmental justice in New York City and cities around the world. The program is led by the Trust for Governors Island’s Living Lab as part of the Center for Climate Solutions, dedicated to preparing New York City and cities around the world for climate change. The Living Lab offers a platform for research, partnerships and programs to amplify climate action in New York City and beyond.

Applications for the Climate Solutions Challenge, a recurring summer challenge with new themes and a $10,000 cash prize, were due on August 31, 2023, and are now closed. See below for information on the General Application, a year-round rolling call to pilot solutions that accelerate climate equity and innovation, economic opportunity, and social impact in diverse urban communities.

General Application

• Year-round piloting opportunities with access to a piloting site on Governors Island (with no fee).
• Bring your climate solution to a high visibility public place with opportunities for technology transfer and knowledge exchange.
• Click here to download a webinar presentation on the General Application, or join an upcoming webinar:
  • Wednesday, March 27, 2-2:30pm (Click to join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 822 7901 7470 | Passcode: 271956)
  • Wednesday, April 24, from 2-2:30pm (Click to join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 899 9960 1083 | Passcode: 140281

Questions? Read our Application FAQs or reach out to livinglab@govisland.org

The Trust for Governors Island invites maritime contractors to submit proposals to complete the work required to perform marine infrastructure rehabilitation at Governors Island and bring the Island perimeter to a state of good repair.

RFP Issue Date: March 26, 2024
Pre-Submission Meeting: April 8, 2024, at 7am
Questions Due: April 19, 2024, by 3pm
Answers Released: April 26, 2024
Proposals Due: May 13, 2024, by 3pm