8 Short Street, Disposition of Real Property via Lease Agreement, Request For Proposal (RFP) c. 30B, § 16

The Town of Hingham, Massachusetts, is soliciting proposals for the disposition of real property located at 8 Short Street via a lease agreement. The property, known as the Tree and Park Building, consists of approximately 1,692 square feet of first-floor space, with an additional 1,600 square feet on the second floor and an accessory garage available for storage only. The selected lessee will lease the property as is for an initial term of five years, with the Town retaining the option to extend the lease for two additional one-year periods. All proposed uses must comply with Town Zoning By-Laws, historic regulations, and Title 5 wastewater design flow regulations for the onsite septic system. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Town's e-Procurement Portal by November 23, 2026. Submissions require a refundable deposit via certified bank check equal to one month's proposed rent, along with a detailed price proposal, a business plan, and evidence of financial wherewithal. Required documentation includes a Certificate of Non-Collusion, State Taxes Certification, Certificate of Authority, and a disclosure statement per M.G.L. c.7C, Section 38. The Town will award the contract to the responsible and responsive proposer offering the most advantageous proposal, with preference given to those who provide annual maintenance, capital improvement plans, and demonstrate the financial capacity to maintain the property in a safe and operable condition.