RFB to Lease the Gowing-Clark House at Minute Man National Historical Park

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking bids to lease the Gowing-Clark House, a historic home located within the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts. The lease will have a maximum term of three years and a minimum term of one year. The lessee will be responsible for paying at least the fair market value rent, which has been determined to be $40,800 annually, payable in equal monthly installments of $3,400. The lessee will also be responsible for maintaining the historic and well-tended appearance of the structure and grounds. • The Gowing-Clark House is a historic home built in 1836 in the Federal style, situated on nearly 2 acres with mature plantings. • The house has approximately 2,656 sq. ft. of living area, with 2 gracious parlors, a large kitchen, and 2 large bedrooms. • The lessee will be required to pay for all utilities and routine maintenance. • The lessor will perform basic maintenance of the property as described in the lease. • The lease is most suitable for low-impact, non-transient, residential occupancy.