Vending on Leonor K . Sullivan Blvd . Beneath the Gateway Arch Request for Proposals 2026

2026-11-03

Sealed proposals are invited for the privilege of operating concessions , selling prepared foods , beverages , and other items of merchandise on the public wharf as herein designated , subject to construction and other limitations . Proposals will be accepted for one ( 1 ) season of operation with two ( 2 ) additional one ( 1 ) season options at the discretion of the Riverfront Vending Committee ( RVC ). The Permit is to terminate annually on October 31 unless an extension is granted in writing by the RVC for that season . Any addendum to the bid documents will be made available at the office of the Supply Division , at least five days before proposals are opened . In addition , all Addenda will be sent to each person holding Documents , but it shall be the Bidder ' s responsibility to ascertain whether Addenda has been issued . Bid forms must be so filled out as to make the bids complete and free from ambiguity as to their intended meaning . The Bidder ’ s Experience information should include color photos of the proposed operation if the same or similar operation has previously existed at another location . Bids must be free from alterations or erasures . Applicants shall submit with their bids a thorough list of food , beverages , and related items to be served . The proposed menu and list will be binding upon the successful applicant until a written request to the Riverfront Vending Committee is issued and authorization granted by the Riverfront Vending Committee . Current City of St . Louis ordinances do not allow for the sale of alcohol on the Warf Vending District . All merchandise shall be approved in detail by the Riverfront Vending Committee for its compatibility with the family entertainment nature of the Riverfront and the general theme of the area . The number of locations ( see EXHIBIT A ) allowed on the Riverfront shall be limited to a maximum of two per vendor . It is the intent of the Riverfront Vending Committee to maintain a vibrant and active riverfront . In an effort to achieve this , having all vendors operating as much as possible during the active season and days of the week is highly desirable . All vendors are required to operate from April 1st through October 31st . Outside of this period , it is at the discretion of the vendor to open their operation . It is also the intent to not facilitate an appearance of a vacant storage area for closed vending . If vendors are unable to operate at least one day per week , they will be asked to vacate their location by the Riverfront Vending Committee . It is the intent of the Riverfront Vending Committee to have vending locations identified as 5 , 6 , & 7 in Exhibit A , be open at least six days a week from April 1st through October 31st , weather permitting

Missouri

2026-04-29