Parks & Rec Opens Bidding on Ice Rink and Concession at Highbridge Park Again

As we understand the current situation, Parks & Rec attempted to get bids in March of 2014 (see our post on that attempt) for an ice skating rink, but no one responded to the bid proposal by bidding on the project.  Now that the High Bridge is open, there is another effort to find an organization to develop and operate an ice rink and various concessions in Highbridge Park during the winter months.

Development, Operation and Management of a Seasonal Ice Rink At Highbridge Park Pool, Manhattan

Bid Date & Time: 09/14/15 3:00 PM

Prebid: 08/14/15 10:30 AM

Solicitation Title: Development, Operation and Management of a Seasonal Ice Rink At Highbridge Park Pool, Manhattan

Owner Solic Number: M37-5-IS-2015    Status: bidding    Report: 6482535

Country :United States     State: NY    County: New York

Location: Highbridge Park Pool, Manhattan

Scope: Development, operation and management of a seasonal ice rink.

Notes: There will be a recommended site visit on Friday, August 14th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. We will be meeting at the proposed concession site (Block # 2106 and Lot # 1), which is located at Amsterdam Avenue and West 173rd Street. We will be meeting in front of the entrance to the pool at the southern gate. If you are considering responding to this RFP, please make every effort to attend this recommended site visit.

Plans: From Owner.

Owner Type: Public

Buyer: Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR), Arsenal Central
Address: 830 Fifth Avenue Room 407
City: New York	State: NY	Zip/Postal Code: 10065
Contact: Santiago Zindel
TEL: 212-360-3407	FAX: 212-360-3434
Bid Pkg Source: Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR), Arsenal Central
Address: 830 Fifth Avenue Room 407
City: New York	State: NY	Zip/Postal Code: 10065
Contact: Santiago Zindel
TEL: 212-360-3407	FAX: 212-360-3434

Highbridge Park Set to get a $1 Million Ice Rink

The High Bridge Swimming Pool during the Summer

According to reports from a variety of sources the City is set to spend  $1.1 Million to have a skating rink in Highbridge Park so that it can be used more for wintertime activities.  Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez reportedly said that the park will become a true upper Manhattan destination.

"The skating area will be built on the kiddie pool in Highbridge Park, much as Lasker Rink near E. 106th St. takes the place of Lasker Pool during the winter months." according to the New York Daily News.  They also report that Councilman Rodriguez said, "It will attract businesses, tourists and educational programming to Highbridge Park, a beautiful place soon to become a destination in Northern Manhattan."

NYC Parks is currently drafting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Development, Operation and Management of a Seasonal (Winter) Ice Rink at Highbridge Park Pool. The pools will remain available to the public during the summer months. The concession will include, at minimum, a seasonal ice rink, skate rental and skate sharpening, and food service. 

Prior to issuing the RFP, Parks invites residents of the Northern Manhattan communities to share their input. Please direct any questions or comments you may have regarding the development of the scope of this RFP to info@northernmanhattanparks.org.  

 These comments must be made by December 13, 2013 to ensure consideration.

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last revised 12/4/13