The New York State Museum, located in the state's capital, was established in 1836, and is the oldest and largest state museum in the country. They are now seeking a contractor to operate the retail shop for a five year period on a concessions basis.
The original tender was published on MuseumINSIDER in July this year. The principal changes are in the required years of experience, the minimum amount of gross sales, and the removal of the minimum revenue share.
The Museum Shop at the New York State Museum
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the operation of the Museum Shop at the New York State Museum. Eligible bidders must have at least three (3) years of experience in operating retail establishments, with at least one of their sites achieving gross sales in excess of $1 million (cumulative) during the three most recent fiscal years. Bidders with a minimum of 3 years’ experience operating a retail shop in a cultural institution are preferred. A cultural institution is a museum, historical society, nature center, zoo, botanic garden, arboretum or aquarium.
Interested contractors should obtain contract documents at this link.
Deadline for the receipt of completed tenders: 12 October
Contact:
Education, NYS Dept. of
Bureau of Fiscal Management
Contract Administration Unit
Adam Kutryb
Contract Management Specialist
89 Washington Avenue
Room 501 EB
Albany, NY 12234
United States
+1 518-474-5314
ocerfi@nysed.gov
