RFP to Lease the Farm Complex at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

The National Park Service is seeking proposals to lease the Farm Complex at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. The lease will have a maximum term of 10 years and the selected offeror will have exclusive negotiation rights to enter into a lease based on the attached Sample Lease. The farm complex includes approximately 22.4 acres of agricultural land and several supporting structures. The lessee will be authorized to use the premises for commercial farming, including vegetables, flowers, berries, and fruit, but will not be allowed to raise poultry or other livestock. The lessee will be required to follow organic farming guidelines and maintain soil health and fertility. The proposal should include a detailed operating plan, a description of the lessee's experience managing a similar agricultural business, and a financial plan, including start-up expenses, stabilized revenues, and operational expense estimates. • The lease premises are located at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in New York. • The farm complex includes a 50’ x 36’ x 13’ pole barn, a 60’ x 26’ x 10’ concrete block garage, and other structures. • The lessee will be required to maintain the leased property in good condition throughout the term of the lease. • The lessee will be responsible for scheduled repair and maintenance of the buildings within the Lease Premises. • The lessee will be required to follow organic farming guidelines and maintain soil health and fertility. • The proposal should include a description of the lessee's experience managing a similar agricultural business. • The proposal should include a financial plan, including start-up expenses, stabilized revenues, and operational expense estimates.