RFP to Lease the Rockaway Beach Clubs in Gateway National Recreation Area

SUMMARY OF LEASING OPPORTUNITY This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides the opportunity for any interested individual or organization, hereinafter referred to as �Offeror� to submit proposals to the National Park Service (NPS, �Lessor�) to lease NPS oceanfront beach club property at Breezy Point, Queens, New York, in the Gateway National Recreation Area, under the following general terms and conditions for a period not to exceed thirty years. The selected offeror (�Offeror�, �you�, �your�) will have exclusive negotiation rights to enter into a lease based on the attached Sample Lease (Attachment A). Elements of your proposal may be incorporated into the Lease at Lessor�s discretion. In the event the NPS and a selected Offeror fail to execute a lease, or in the event any such lease is terminated resulting in a vacancy, the NPS reserves the right to negotiate a lease with the next highest ranked Offeror. Until a Lease is executed, the NPS reserves the right to reject one or all proposals, discontinue the solicitation, or terminate negotiations without penalty or liability. The buildings and associated land identified for use in connection with this RFP have been determined eligible for historic designation. Any alterations or improvements to the buildings, or changes which impact Historic Structures or Districts, must be approved in advance by NPS and made in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior�s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to conduct all due diligence. The information contained herein is considered generally reliable but not guaranteed. Overview of Properties Offered for Lease Two historic properties located within the Gateway National Recreation Area are available for lease to the public. Each property will require significant initial improvements; deficiencies at both properties include the fire hydrant system, the wastewater system, and the electrical system. The Offeror may present a...