Vendor Opportunities

Get ready to rock with Hard Rock. We're counting on the community to join forces and help us create a partnership that supports the community. Let's make a difference together.

Hard Rock has $350+ million annual expenditures with the commitment of spending a large percentage with our local community vendors.

Procurement and Vendor Selection Timeline

 

May 2025

RFA Submission

Early Bid Packages* - Q3 / Q4 2025
88 total bid packages covering foundations, infrastructure, site preparations and carting

 

2026

RFA Selection

2nd Bid Packages - Q1 2026
Core & Shell Electrical, Miscellaneous Metals, Steel, Distribution Electrical, Elevators,
Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing and Security / Telecom (Infrastructure)

General Contractor RFP & Selection
April 2026

GC Sub-Contractor Selection

 

2029

Procurement and Vendor Registration
12 Months prior to Opening

*Based upon NY Gaming Commission Notification

Early Bid Package Detail*

Bid Packages  # of Bid Packages
Office Trailer / Misc. Support 1
Pest Control 1
Surveying 1
Carting & Waste Removal 1
Turnstiles 1
3rd Party Temp Structures Inspections 1
Site Safety 1
Temp Plumbing 6
Temporary Carpentry 6
Temp Electric 2
Public Protection 4
Hoist 2

Total 31
Design Assist Modular Bathroom Pods 1
Site Utilities Relocations 4
Piles 4
Underground Plumbing 6
Foundation Concrete and Excavation 4
Temporary Roadways 4
Precast Concrete 2
Concrete 4
Early Steel 1
Elevators 3
Façade 4
Metal Panel 4
Long Lead Electrical Equipment #1 4
Long Lead Electrical Equipment #2 4
Long Lead Mechanical Equipment #1 4
Long Lead Mechanical Equipment #2 4
Long Lead Mechanical Equipment #2 4

Total 57


*Based upon NY Gaming Commission Notification

Supplier Vetting and Selection Process

  1. Supplier Vetting and Selection Process Begins
  2. Products and Services Review & Evaluation
  3. Pricing Discussions
  4. Vendor Registration
  5. Bid Process & Contract Negotiations
  6. Payment Terms & Retainage / Outside Constr. Auditors
  7. Contracts / Purchase Orders
  8. Product Delivery or Service Completion
  9. Invoice Reconciliation, Retainage & Payment Process

Opportunities for local vendors

Bakery and pastry

Beef

Beer

Billboards

Building cleaning

Poultry

Cleaning supplies

Contract labor

Custom millwork

Deli meats & cheese purveyors

Electrical services

Entertainment, bands, DJs

Equipment rentals

Equipment repair & maintenance

Fire prevention services

Fresh flowers/plants

Fresh produce

Fresh seafood

Gas/propane

HVAC

Landscaping services

Laundry services

Local media

Locksmith services

Painting

Pavement services

Pest control

Plumbing supplies & services

Pool supplies & services

Printing

Promotional items

Roofing

Signs

Transportation services

Upholstery services

Vehicle repair

Key vendor categories

MBE – Minority Business Enterprise

WBE – Women Business Enterprise

VBE – Veteran Business Enterprise

DBE – Disabled Business Enterprise

LOCAL

Ongoing community partnerships

Partnership Sessions

Local workforce development offices

Unemployment centers

Colleges, universities, technical schools

Non-profit agencies

Veteran employment services

Employment services for persons with disabilities

Women’s development services 

Information Sessions

PowerPoint presentation outlining our organization and career opportunities

Answer questions and share career opportunities

Workforce Readiness Workshop

Interview preparedness

Dress for success

Resume writing tips

Role play segments

Contact Us

If you would like to know more about vendor opportunities that will be available at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park, please use the form below to contact us.

Metropolitan Park - Vendor Opportunities