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Request for Proposals to Lease Little House in Rock Creek Park

Little House in Rock Creek Park — Little House in Rock Creek Park
NPS / Emily Collins

The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a long-term competitive lease opportunity for Little House, a residential building located at 3131 Nebraska Avenue NW in Rock Creek Park.

The NPS seeks business proposals addressing how offerors would:

Use the property to benefit the local community and park visitors.

Provide services and amenities.

Make improvements to and maintain the leased premises.

Preserve and protect the property.

Potential lessees are invited to submit proposals through July 31, 2025.

Site Visit

Site tours are available by appointment from May 12 to May 16 and May 19 to 23 and must be scheduled two business days in advance. Email us to schedule.

Request for proposals

To develop your proposal, download the Request for Proposals (RFP) in the document list below.

Documents

1. Request for Proposals (RFP)
2. Attachment A: Draft Lease
3. Exhibit A: Land Assignment
4. Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements
5. Exhibit C: Inventory and Condition
6. Exhibit D: Deferred Maintenance
7. Exhibit E: Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
8. Attachment B: OMB Forms
9. Attachment C: Transmittal Letter

a two-story brick house with a garage, a long-slanted shingle roof, and dormers. — Front of Little House
NPS / E. Collins

a front view of a two-story residential building with a long, slanted roof with shingles and dormers. Due to the angle, it is mostly obscured by bushes in front of the house. — A front view of Little House
NPS / A. Cook

two story brick house with two chimneys, two doors, and a row of six windows on the second floor — Back entrance of Little House
NPS / A. Cook

a gravel area for parking cars, with a few trees around — Parking area at Little House
NPS / A. Cook

a grassy area backs up to a wooded area with a few picnic tables and a stone firepit for grilling — Backyard picnic area at Little House
NPS / E. Collins

closer up view of the picnic tables and stone firepit for grilling near a forested area — Picnic area behind Little House
NPS / A. Cook

a living room with a couch, end tables, lamps, and a coffee table — Living room in Little House
NPS / E. Collins

brick fireplace with wood mantlepiece that looks like cherry — Downstairs fireplace in Little House
NPS / A. Cook

A carpeted set of stairs leading up to the second floor is offset by wood paneled walls — Stairway in Little House
NPS / E. Collins

a small kitchen area with a stove, refrigerator, cabinets, and a sink — Kitchen in Little House
NPS / A. Cook

a hall and stairway showing the entrance to a bedroom — Stairway and entrance to primary bedroom in Little House
NPS / A. Cook

view from the hallway looking into a small bathroom, showing the window, sink, mirror, and toilet — Full bath in Little House
NPS / A. Cook

View from a small bathroom looking towards the hallway, showing tub/shower combo, toilet, and edge of sink. — Full bath in Little House
NPS / A. Cook

a bedroom with a bed, small closet, a dresser and lamp, and a row of three windows — Smaller bedroom in Little House
NPS / A. Cook

a two-story brick and wood sided house — A side view of Little House
NPS / A. Cook

wood paneled wall, brick fireplace, and shelves built into the wall — Fireplace and built-in shelves in primary bedroom
NPS / E. Collins

close up of wood beams and wood accents along the ceiling and walls — Architectural details in the primary bedroom
NPS / A. Cook

a corner of a bedroom that shows two windows and an in-wall cabinet — A bedroom in Little House
NPS / E. Collins

a fireplace and with windows on either side — A bedroom in Little House
NPS / E. Collins

a dimly lit room with a water heater, electrical panel, fire panel, and washer and dryer — Laundry and utility room in Little House
NPS / E. Collins

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Last updated: April 24, 2025