RFP for Caretaker/Tenant Mordecai Lincoln Property

The Town of Scituate Select Board is seeking qualified individuals to lease and serve as caretaker of the historic Mordecai Lincoln Cottage located at 62 Mordecai Lincoln Road, Scituate, Massachusetts. The solicitation, designated BD-25-1492-FA135-FA135-130656, was posted on June 24, 2026, with proposals due by 11:00 AM on July 28, 2026, and must be submitted in paper form via two sealed envelopes— one containing the technical proposal and the other the price proposal—delivered in person to the Town Administrator’s Office. The lease term is one year with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods at a 3% annual rent increase, with the base monthly rent set at $2,250, resulting in a potential total contract value of up to $83,454.36 if all renewal options are exercised. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, physically capable of performing inspection and maintenance duties, and pass a CORI background check with no disqualifying criminal history. The caretaker is required to maintain the property in accordance with historic preservation standards, conduct weekly building and trail inspections, perform daily security checks, remove snow and ice from access paths, ensure uninterrupted utility services, and obtain $1,000,000 in general liability insurance naming the Town as additional insured, along with renters’ insurance for personal belongings. No commercial activity, pets, smoking, or hazardous materials are permitted, and no alterations to the structure or grounds may be made without prior written approval from the Facilities Director. Subletting and occupancy by non-immediate family members are prohibited, and guests may not stay more than five consecutive days without approval. Proposers must also submit certifications including non-collusion, tax compliance, and disclosure of beneficial interests, with affirmative responses involving DCAMM employees triggering additional reporting. The Town retains the right to enter the property for inspections, approve modifications, and terminate the agreement for abandonment or non-payment, with a 30-day notice required for voluntary termination. Additional obligations include hosting publicly approved events, workshops, or tours, reflecting the property’s significance as a public historic resource. All submissions must be physical, with electronic, faxed, or emailed proposals deemed unacceptable.