The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking responses from existing established businesses and reputable entrepreneurs with a background in the food service industry to oversee a daily culinary operation at Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP).
Envisioned as a destination that blends music, entertainment, art, wellness, and hospitality, Spruce Street Harbor Park makes for excellent summertime memories on the waterfront. With its longstanding, reputable history of showcasing cuisine from Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants and chefs, we see a diverse audience across all demographics -- including families spending the day on the waterfront, date nights, friends meeting for a drink after work, or office workers enjoying lunch outside. The park features colorful hammocks, floating gardens, technicolored lights, and beautiful city views. Admission into the park is always free and open to the public.
The Lazy Hammock, an exciting new development within Spruce Street Harbor Park, was introduced in the summer of 2024. Back for its second season, The Lazy Hammock is a community-driven public space and performance venue featuring a covered full bar, a 20-foot stage, and a jumbotron. Weekly, reoccurring programming, watching parties, watching movies, dancing, and more are always on the schedule. Learn more about SpruceStreetHarborPark.com.
Project Managers
DRWC is the sole party involved in seeking this proposal.
All RFP questions and/or inquiries should be directed to sshp@drwc.org. Questions via email will be accepted until 5:00 PM EST on April 9, 2025.
Timeline Request
Released on March 14, 2025.
Submit questions by April 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST to sshp@drwc.org. Proposals are due by April 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST—company Selected by May 2025. The Food Concession Program is to commence by mid-May 2025.
Submittal Requirements
Proposals should be sent to sshp@drwc.org by April 18, 2025, by 5:00 P.M. EST. Large files can be sent via Dropbox link to sshp@drwc.org.
