GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
SANDY HOOK UNIT
Mobile Food and Beverage Service at
Area B, Wednesday Night Concerts, and at the Ferry Landing/Roving.
Beach Chair and Umbrella Rentals/Beach Sundries at Area D and G
Summer 2016 Season
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY 4:00p.m. (EST). THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016.
SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER 4:00 p.m. (EST), THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Business Information
Applicant (Legal Business Name): Click here to enter name.
D/B/A or Tradename: Click here to enter d/b/a or tradename.
Mailing Address: Click here to mailing address.
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Telephone number:Click here to enter telephone number.
Email address:Click here to enter email address.
Area Request by Preference: Please select an area that from which you would like to operate. If you wish to operate at more than one location, you will need to submit a separate submission for each mobile operation (e.g. pushcart, truck, trailer).
Area Requested to Operate / Brief Description of Type of Mobile Unit (for example: Trailer, Truck, or Non- Motorized Pushcart) / Brief Description of Food, sundries or rental (for example, hot, cold, pizza, ice cream, etc. )Choose an item. / Click here to enter text. / Click here to enter text.
Mobile Food and Beverage Operation (Area B, Ferry Landing/Roving, and Wednesday Night Concerts):
Criterion 1 – Experience and Operations
- Have you ever operated mobile food and beverage services at Sandy Hook, another national park, or venue of the same scale (e.g. festival, concert, etc.)? If so, please describe:
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- How much experience do you have in operating a mobile food and beverage service? Check one.
☐ Less than 1 year / ☐ 2 years but less than 3 years
☐ 1 year but less than 2 years / ☐ 3 years or more
- Does your mobile facility have the storage and preparation space capacity necessary to serve large weekend and holiday crowds? Check one.
☐ Yes / ☐ Not sure / ☐ No
- What methods do you use to advertise your food and beverage service? Please provide a picture of your proposed signage.
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- Do you have a Facebook page, Twitter feed, or use other digital or social media? How do you use it to promote your business?
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- Please list any awards or other recognition you have received for the quality of your food & beverage or customer service.
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- Do you have a current food handlers certificate (if so, please attach a copy)? If not, will you be able to obtain the necessary certification prior to April 15, 2016?
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- Are your operations compliant with all local, state or federal public health codes? If not, please explain. Please provide copies of all public health evaluations for 2015.
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- Please provide the dimensions of each mobile unit (for example pushcart, truck, or trailer on wheels) you intend to use if awarded the Commercial Use Authorization. Please submit or attach at least one photo each of the interior and exterior of the mobile unit. Please do not submit more than 4 photos in total for each unit. If the units are identical, one set of photos is sufficient.
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Criterion 2 – Sustainability
- Do you use eco-friendly alternatives for food and beverage preparation? If yes, please describe.
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- Do you use eco-friendly alternatives, Energy Star appliances, or similar systems for mobile food and beverage operations? If yes, please describe.
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- Do you use or provide any products or services that are endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association (dinegreen.com) or Green Seal (greenseal.com)? If yes, please list.
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- Does your mobile operation use sustainable energy alternatives such as wind or solar power? If yes, please describe.
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- Do you use biodegradable, compostable, or otherwise eco-friendly straws, coffee stirrers, cutlery, plates, bowls, or other disposable goods or packaging used in your operation? If yes, please describe.
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- Please describe the manner by which you will manage and remove trash and recyclables. Please note, NPS supplies dumpsters, but requires mobile food and beverage operators to keep the areas in which they are located litter-free. Additionally, the Sandy Hook Unit of the Park has a “carry-in and carry-out” trash policy and is looking for operators who can support this mission. In your answer, describe how you will support this policy.
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Criterion 3 – Menu and Services
- Please describe or attach a sample menu including graphic representations of offerings, ingredients, potential allergens, and proposed pricing.
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- Do you offer “grab and go” or other quick point-of-sale items? If yes, please describe.
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- Do you offer beach-related sundries such as sunscreen or beach chair and umbrella rentals? If yes, please describe.
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- Do you offer the ability to pay with credit cards or digital payments (for example, PayPal, Google Wallet or Square)? If yes, please describe.
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Beach Chair and Umbrella Rentals (Area D and G):
Criterion 1 – Experience and Operations
- Have you ever operated mobile rentals at Sandy Hook, another national park, or venue of the same scale (e.g. festival, concert, etc.)? If so, please describe:
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- How much experience do you have in operating a mobile rental service? Check one.
☐ Less than 1 year / ☐ 2 years but less than 3 years
☐ 1 year but less than 2 years / ☐ 3 years or more
- Does your mobile facility have the space capacity necessary to serve large weekend and holiday crowds? Check one.
☐ Yes / ☐ Not sure / ☐ No
- What methods do you use to advertise your rental service? Please provide a picture of your proposed signage.
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- Do you have a Facebook page, Twitter feed, or use other digital or social media? How do you use it to promote your business?
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- Please list any awards or other recognition you have received for you mobile operations or customer service.
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- Please provide the dimensions of each mobile unit (for example pushcart, truck, or trailer on wheels) you intend to use if awarded the Commercial Use Authorization. Please submit or attach at least one photo each of the interior and exterior of the mobile unit. Please do not submit more than 4 photos in total for each unit. If the units are identical, one set of photos is sufficient.
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Criterion 2 – Sustainability
- Do you use eco-friendly alternatives for packaging for convenience items or chairs and umbrellas made of sustainable or recycled materials? If yes, please describe.
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- Do you use eco-friendly alternatives, Energy Star appliances, or similar systems for your mobile operations? If yes, please describe.
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- Does your mobile operation use sustainable energy alternatives such as wind or solar power? If yes, please describe.
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- Please describe the manner by which you will manage and remove trash and recyclables. Please note, NPS supplies dumpsters, but requires mobile operators to keep the areas in which they are located litter-free. Additionally, the Sandy Hook Unit of the Park has a “carry-in and carry-out” trash policy and is looking for operators who can support this mission. In your answer, describe how you will support this policy.
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Criterion 3 –Services
- Please describe the rental equipment you will use and attach a graphic representations and proposed pricing.
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- Do you offer beach-related sundries such as sunscreen and insect repellent? If yes, please describe.
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- Do you offer the ability to pay with credit cards or digital payments (for example, PayPal, Google Wallet or Square)? If yes, please describe.
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Signature:
False, fictitious or fraudulent statements of representations made in this application may be grounds for denial or revocation of the Commercial Use Authorization and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001). All information provided will be considered in reviewing this application. Authorized Agents must attach proof of authorization to sign below.
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By my signature, I hereby attest that all my statements and answers on this form and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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TABLE AArea / 2016 CUA
Fee / Number of Vendors / Minimum Operating Days / Minimum Operating Hours / Number of Vendors
Preferred Menu Offerings
B / $500 / 1 Non- Motorized Cart / Weekends / 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / 1 Any Menu Choice
D And G (Gunnison) / $1,500 / 1 / Weekends and Holidays / 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Beach Chair/ Umbrella rentals
Ferry (may also rove to any area except D and G) / $500 / 1 / Weekends and Holidays / 2:00pm to 8:00 p.m. / Dessert
Wednesday Concerts- Area E / $1,000 / 1 / Wednesday Concerts (scheduled TBD) Weather Permitting / 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. / Dessert
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