# RFB to Lease the Joshua Brooks House

Notice 51be5ef1327d4af39093cc3a1843a1fb (solicitation MIMA_Joshua-Brooks-House_RFB) from INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE, NER NORTHEAST REGION(40000), posted 2026-08-14, responses due 2026-09-18T17:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | 51be5ef1327d4af39093cc3a1843a1fb |
| Solicitation number | MIMA_Joshua-Brooks-House_RFB |
| Type | Solicitation |
| Agency | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE |
| Sub-tier | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE |
| Office | NER NORTHEAST REGION(40000) |
| Posted | 2026-08-14T15:41:22.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-09-18T17:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | - |
| NAICS | 53 |
| PSC | X1FA |
| Place of performance | Lincoln, MA, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

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 Joshua Brooks House The Joshua Brooks House is located at 41 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. It is approximately 2,216 SF with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It was built by Deacon Joshua Brooks circa 1780 and is situated on an approximately 0.75-acre site. The Joshua Brooks House has been completely renovated with an attached carriage house which could be used for a small car or bikes and kayaks. The first floor is spacious with a redesigned kitchen including new stainless-steel appliances, cabinetry and quartzite counter tops. The newly refinished floors reflect the natural light from meticulously restored windows. The first-floor full bathroom was recently renovated, and a new smart washer and dryer have been installed in the nearby mudroom. Two stairways lead to the second floor where there is a dedicated office, 3 bedrooms, and another recently renovated full bathroom. The house features a restored terraced seating patio overlooking Elm Brook and surrounding forest and active agricultural fields. 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 minimum fair market value rent has been determined to be $59,100 annually, payable in equal monthly installments of $4,925 each month. The lessee shall pay to the United States as rent the sum of Fifty-nine Thousand, One-Hundred Dollars ($59,100.00) 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 Four-Thousand Nine-Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars ($4,925.00). 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 persons on a competitive basis. The bidder submitting a responsive bid offering the highest monthly rent will be selected for award of the lease (subject to a determination of financial capability and reference check). A responsive bid is a bid that meets the material terms and conditions of this request for bids (see attached lease terms). The bid must offer a rental amount that is no less than fair market value as stated above. If two or more bids are equal, a drawing shall make the lease award by lot limited to the equal responsive bids received. Initial and Rolling Bid Submissions Bids must be received by the date listed on the first page of this RFB and must be submitted electronically in the format provided on the following pages. A public bid opening will occur the next day after the Initial Bid Submission Deadline (or the following Monday if the deadline is on a Friday). If a winning bid is not selected on that date, the NPS will open bids every following Monday at 1:00 PM until a responsive bid has been submitted or until NPS terminates the solicitation. Authority This RFB is issued under the authority of federal law and regulations. The applicable law is found in United States Code at 54 USC 1021 and leasing regulations may be found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 36 CFR Part 18. This RFB and the offered lease are subject to and incorporate all terms and conditions of Part 18 as applicable. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this RFB and Part 18, Part 18 controls. For Further Information Please Contact: Mike McCarthy Administrative Officer Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street Concord, MA 01742 Phone: (781) 472-0970 E-mail: mike_mccarthy@nps.gov NPS reserves the right at any time and in NPS’ sole discretion, to cause or do any or all of the following: Waive or correct any defect or technical error as to form or content of this RFB or in any bid, response, proposal, or proposal procedure, as part of the RFB or any subsequent selection and negotiation process. Modify, amend, cancel, or suspend any and all aspects of the RFB and selection process. Reissue an RFB. Modify the scope of the Lease or the required responses or modify the components of the Lease. Request that Respondents clarify, supplement, or modify the information submitted. Extend deadlines for accepting RFB responses, or request amendments to responses after expiration of deadlines. Consider comparable projects owned, developed, or operated by a Respondent. The National Park Service and Minute Man National Historical Park The National Park Service and its

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