Concession Program

CONCESSION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 

There are no opportunities currently available for concessions operations on the Chicago Riverwalk.

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, including concession opportunities on the Chicago Riverwalk. 

To register, follow the instructions at DPS Alerts

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  These procurements are no longer active, however they provide examples of the submittal requirements from past RFP’s or NOA’s.  Future procurements are subject to change for the scope of services and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

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• Chicago Brewhouse

• City Winery

• Frost Gelato

• Island Party Hut

• O'Briens

• The Northman

• Tiny Lounge

• Urban Kayaks

• Venture dba Downtown Docks

• Wendella Chicago Water Taxi

2016-2017 Vendor License Agreements

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• City Winery

• Downtown Docks

• Island Party Hut

• La Cuissine de Canard_Cyrano's

• Lillie's Park Grill and Cafe

  • 2017 Amendment

• Lyra's Fine Deserts dba Dulce in Horto

• Mercury Sightseeing Boats, Inc. & Mercury Skyline Yacht Charters, Inc. dba Chicago's First Lady Cruises

• PJ Wells dba O'Briens

• Tiny Lounge on the Riverwalk

  • License Agreement Amendment Letter

• Urban Kayaks

  • 2017 Amendment

• Wendella_Chicago Water Taxi

• Wheel Fun Rentals

  • 2017 Amendment

Riverwalk Proposals Received

• ​BBQ Pontoons

• Chicago Zen

• City Winery

• Cork and Kerry

• Dolce Vita

• Island Party Hut

• Lillie's Park Grill and Cafe​

• Mercury

• Mista Pizza

• The Northman

• O'Briens

• Reality Bytes

• Sea Dog​

• Shoreline

• Tiny Lounge

• Urban Kayaks

• Vaughan - Brewhouse

• Ventures - Downtown Docks

• Wingstop

Riverwalk Concession Operations RFPs & NOAs

2018 Notice of Availability​

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• RFP Spec 329656

• Addendum 1

• Addendum 2

• Addendum 3

2016 Notice of Availability

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• Spec 135525

• Addendum 1

• Addendum 2

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2015 Notice of Availability

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• Spec 130132

• Spec 130132 Clarification 1

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Concession Program Handbook