NYC Parks Request for Bid (RFB): Pushcart, Mobile Food Unit or Food Cart

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Before you submit your application

For Corporations, LLCs and S-Corps: Stamped copy of Certificate of Incorporation or a filing receipt (by NYS Secretary of State), and a copy of a Corporate Resolution or Minutes of Meeting, dated within one year listing the principal officers.

Proof of home mailing address for the person filing the bid

Government issued identification (passport, driver's licenses or state identification card with photo)

Completion of W9 and contract affirmation forms

List of Permit Fees. More info

Bid deposit (required at time of submission): Amount varies
Security deposit (required at time the RFB is awarded): Amount varies

List of accepted payment methods. More info

Certified Check (Bid deposit, Security deposit, Monthly fees)
Money Order (Bid deposit, Security deposit, Monthly fees)
Personal Check (or Business check for Monthly fees)

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Apply in Person

Steps to apply in person:

Review all information in the Request for Bid.

Complete all sections of the two-page bid form according to instructions.

All required affidavits must be notarized prior to submission.

Submit the completed bid in person or by mail to the NYC Parks Revenue Division, at the address below, by the given deadline. No late submissions will be accepted. Submitting the bid in person is preferable so that a receipt can be provided.

Submit the bid deposit (rate is different for different RFBs).

If you are awarded the permit, you must respond within the given period of time (typically 30 days) or the permit will be awarded to the next highest bidder.

Once awarded the permit, you must contact DOHMH to obtain the appropriate DOHMH permits and licenses regarding food establishments.

When picking up the permit, recipients must present a government issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, or state identification card with photo) and pay the security deposit.