Leasing Opportunities

 

 

Request for Proposals

When the award of a lease is based on selection criteria in addition to, or other than the amount of the rent, the NPS Director must solicit proposals for the lease through a public Request for Proposals (RFP). An RFP may be preceded by an Request for Qualifications or (RFQ).

RFP’s are generally open for sixty (60) days and are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. The compatibility of the proposal’s intended use of the leased property with respect to preservation, protection, and visitor enjoyment of the park;
2. The financial capability of the offeror to carry out the terms of the lease;
3. The experience of the offeror demonstrating the managerial capability to carry out the terms of the Lease;
4. The ability and commitment of the offeror to conduct its activities in the park area in an environmentally enhancing manner through, among other programs and actions, energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling; and
5. Any other criteria the RFP may specify.

Additionally, if the property to be leased is an historic property, the compatibility of the proposal with the historic qualities of the property must be an additional selection criterion, and if the RFP requires proposals to include the amount of rent offered, the amount of rent offered must also be an additional selection criterion.

 

Leasing Forms

Along with information requested in athe park-specific leasing opportunity, potential lessees may be required to complete the following leasing forms, as appropriate:

The required forms will be included in the RFB, RFQ, or RFP package.

Form 10-352 Business History Information
Form 10-353 Business Organization Information (Individual or Sole Proprietors)
Form 10-354 Business Organization Information (Corporation, Limited Liability)
Form 10-355A Offeror Financial Statements and Projections (Small Lease)

 

Questions and Answers

• Would a signed lease agreement be with a business entity (LLC or other) or with an individual(s)?

  • ANSWER: The NPS can enter into leases with individuals or business entities, it is up to the offeror to determine the organizational structure they will utilize.

• What is the process for requesting rent offsets?

  • ANSWER: A lessee may request rent payment offsets for the cost of permanent improvements they make to the Lease Premises. For a project to be eligible, a lessee must submit a written project proposal which must include cost estimates. Projects must be approved in advance, in writing, prior to the start of any work. Capital improvements to structures and improvements to long term soil health and fertility, erosion control and water management will be considered.