Food Service Operator at the Parkside Lodge Cafe
Overview | View the full RFP here
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (the “Conservancy”) is seeking to establish a creative partnership with a reputable food service operator for the Parkside Lodge Cafe (the “Cafe”) located in Delaware Park at 84 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214. The Conservancy is seeking one Vendor/Operator (“Operator”) that is experienced in food service for an annual or multi-year agreement with option to renew.
Purpose
The Conservancy would like to engage an Operator for the Café area to serve golf patrons, park users and neighbors. In addition, the Conservancy rents the adjacent Great Room to the public for small gatherings such as birthday parties, small weddings, etc. The Great Room could be available for the Operator to cater these events.
An Operator agreement is expected to be in place for the 2026 season; beginning on or about April/May 2026.
RFP Submission | Deadline: March 13, 2026, 4pm
RFP responses and questions should be directed to Ivy Cornell @ Ivy@bfloparks.org, by March 6, 2026, no later than 4pm, and can be sent by either electronic or hardcopy as noted below:
- Electronic submissions can be sent to Ivy@bfloparks.org with “RFP: Food Service Operator – Parkside Lodge Café” in the subject line.
- Hardcopy submissions can be directed to:
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc.
Attn: Ivy Cornell
84 Parkside Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14214
“RFP: Food Service Operator – Parkside Lodge Cafe” must be stated on the outside of the response package
An evaluation of the submitting businesses will be conducted internally, and a list of businesses that meet criteria may be interviewed, as necessary. The Conservancy reserves the right to reject proposals or parts thereof. The Conservancy also reserves the right to waive irregularities and inconsistencies or take whatever other action that is in the Conservancy’s best interest. Statement of Non-Commitment Issuance of this RFP does not commit the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in preparation of proposals responding to the RFP. The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and re-advertise. All proposals become the property of the Conservancy.
