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Summary of the Opportunity This Request for Bids (RFB) provides the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations to submit bids to the National Park Service (NPS) to lease NPS property for residential use (single family) at Minute Man National Historical Park under the following general terms and conditions. See attached “Draft Lease” for complete terms of occupancy. Property Offered for Lease John Nelson House John Nelson House was built circa 1808. It is a spacious New England farmhouse with 2,370 square feet of living space. The first floor has 5 rooms as well as a half bathroom off the recently renovated kitchen. Two stairways lead to the second floor with 3 bedrooms and one full bathroom. There is a private backyard for sitting and entertaining. Minute Man National Historical Park's Battle Road Trail is a nearby providing the opportunity for a variety of outdoor activities, and connecting the historic towns of Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington. Uses of the Leased Property This lease is most suitable for low-impact, non-transient, residential occupancy of the house. The lessee is authorized to use the property as an occupant of the house and must be willing to become a part of the National Historical Park's relationship with the public by maintaining the historic and well-tended appearance of the structure and grounds. In accordance with the attached draft lease, the lessee is responsible for all utilities and routine maintenance. The lessor will perform basic maintenance of the property as described in the lease. Term of Lease The lease will have a maximum term of three years, and a minimum term of one year. Lessee termination rights (termination without cause) will begin 90 days before the end of the first year of the lease and continue until the lease expires. Please note: 90 days' notice is required for termination without cause. Fair Market Value Rent The lessee will be required by the lease to pay at least fair market value rent to the NPS. Based on the terms included in the attached Lease (Section 5. Rent), the fair market value rent has been determined to be $38,400 annually, payable in equal monthly installments of $3,200 each month. The lessee shall pay to the United States as rent the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($38,400.00) per year as the base rent payable to the National Park Service and forwarded by the lessee to the Superintendent, Minute Man National Historical Park. Rent checks will be mailed to Minute Man National Historical Park, 174 Liberty Street Concord, MA 01742, attention Superintendent. The annual rent shall be paid on the 1st day of each month in advance monthly installments of Three-Thousand Two-Hundred Dollars ($3,200). Payment covering the first month will be submitted with the executed lease. Other Terms and Conditions None. Competitive Process This lease opportunity is open to all interested people on a competitive basis. The bidder submitting a responsive bid offering the highes…
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