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
- Supplier Vetting and Selection Process Begins
- Products and Services Review & Evaluation
- Pricing Discussions
- Vendor Registration
- Bid Process & Contract Negotiations
- Payment Terms & Retainage / Outside Constr. Auditors
- Contracts / Purchase Orders
- Product Delivery or Service Completion
- 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.