MLP Caretaker Lease Legal Notice~1.pdf

This is a legal notice issued by the Town of Scituate, Massachusetts, soliciting sealed proposals for a qualified caretaker to lease and maintain the caretaker's cottage at the historic Mordecai Lincoln Property located at 62 Mordecai Lincoln Road, Scituate, Massachusetts. The Town seeks a below-market rental arrangement to promote historic preservation of the building through on-site caretaking services and to facilitate public access to the property. The Select Board anticipates awarding a lease and potentially a management services agreement to cover the expected caretaking duties. Proposals must be submitted in sealed form by July 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. An RFP package containing submission requirements is available on the Town's website at www.scituatema.gov under Available Bids. Electronic and faxed proposals will not be accepted.

The lease will be awarded to a responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the Town, with consideration given to the proposed rent value and established evaluation criteria. The Town has not disclosed specific pricing terms, set-asides, or funding sources in this legal notice. Additional details regarding contract terms, caretaking responsibilities, rental rates, and evaluation criteria are contained in the complete RFP package available through the Town's website or by contacting the Town Administrator's office at 41 Elm Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550, or by telephone at (508) 764-5405.