Concession Program

Concession Opportunities are available!


Use the button below to connect to important documents for the available opportunities including the Request for Proposal (RFP) to Operate Concessions on the Chicago Riverwalk for SPECIFICATION 1293783.

CURRENT BID OPPORTUNITIES

Please refer to the Chicago Riverwalk Concession Program Handbook and the City's RFP Response to Questions received as part of the RFP process.

Future opportunities will be posted publicly on the City of Chicago’s Department of Procurement Services - DPS Alerts.  Registering to receive DPS Alerts will put you on the e-mailing list for all active procurement opportunities with the City of Chicago's, including concession opportunities on the Chicago Riverwalk.  

To register, follow the instructions on this link: 

http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/events/svcs/dpsalerts.html 

As a reference, current and past Riverwalk Concession Operations Request for Proposals and Notice of Availabilities are posted.  These procurements are no longer active, however they provide examples of the submittal requirements from past RFP’s or NOA’s.  Future procurements are subject to change for the scope of services and submittal requirements. 

Also available for reference are active license agreements to operate concessions on the Chicago Riverwalk. 

Expired license agreements are available for review under 2016-2017 Vendor License Agreements. 

Thank you for your interest in the Chicago Riverwalk! 



Riverwalk Vendor License Agreement 2018 Vendor License Agreements

2016-2017 Vendor License Agreements

Riverwalk Concession Operations RFPs & NOAs