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

RFA Submission

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

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 Selecti

Procurement and Vendor Registration
12 Months prior to Opening

*Based upon NY Gaming Commission Notificationon

MAY 2025

2026

2029

EARLY BID PACKAGE DETAIL*

BID PACKAGES

Office Trailer / Misc. Support Pest Control & Surveying Carting & Waste Removal Turnstiles 3rd Party Temp Structures Inspections Site Safety Temp Plumbing Temporary Carpentry Temp Electric Public Protection Hoist
Total

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

Total

# OF VID PACKAGES

1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 2 4 2

31

1 4 4 6 4 4 2 4 1 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

57

*Based upon NY Gaming Commission Notification

SUPPLIER VETTING AND SELECTION PROCESS

  1. Products and Services Review & Evaluation

  2. Pricing Discussions

  3. Vendor Registration

  4. Bid Process & Contract Negotiations

  5. Payment Terms & Retainage / Outside Constr. Auditors

  6. Contracts / Purchase Orders

  7. Product Delivery or Service Completion

  8. 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

    • 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 

    • PowerPoint presentation outlining our organization and career opportunities

    • Answer questions and share career opportunities

    • 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.