Shore Thing Food and Beverage Concessions

Riverlife is seeking an operator to provide food and beverage concessions from a shipping-container concession space on its Shore Thing floating venue in Pittsburgh, with a one-year term and an option to renew for one additional year.

Riverlife


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Dec 11, 2026 12:00 PM
Oct 21, 2026 10:22 AM
1 year base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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pat@riverlifepgh.org
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Description

Riverlife seeks proposals to operate food and beverage concessions from a 21.5-by-8-foot shipping-container space on its Shore Thing floating venue. Proposals must cover the full space and full term; vendors may submit jointly. The operator should offer a quality, affordable menu and proposed operating hours, staffing, marketing, environmental practices, and a plan for outfitting the space. Cooking equipment requiring ventilation is prohibited, so food must be prepared off-site or require minimal on-site preparation. Riverlife favors proposals offering both food and beverages and hours matching the venue’s full schedule. The selected operator will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining required permits and licenses, maintaining insurance, managing sales records and reporting gross receipts, removing waste, cleaning the concession space and common areas, and arranging deliveries and parking. Riverlife will provide a refrigerator, freezer, handwashing sink, seating, and shade; the operator must obtain approval for additional equipment and any alterations. The proposal must include a fee offer of 10% of gross receipts, an operating plan, operating experience with at least three recent relevant references, and a financial statement. Submit one electronic PDF proposal by email; the proposal must be a single PDF file.

Classification Codes
NAICS722330Mobile Food Services
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
food concessionsbeverage concessionsfood service operations
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 21, 2026-RFP Release Date
Nov 17, 2026 05:00 PM-Remote Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Email Pat Kelly at pat@riverlifepgh.org to receive an invitation.
Dec 4, 2026-Final Questions Due
Dec 11, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Dec 14, 2026-Proposer Interviews
Requirements
Required
Informational
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
2026 Shore Thing Food & Beverage RFPOct 21, 2026 10:22 AM
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