RFEI - Adaptive Re-Use Clara Barton House

The National Park Service (NPS) announces a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) seeking responses from individuals, educational institutions, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies or entities, and non-profit or for-profit organizations, for use of portions of the Clara Barton National Historic Site (CLBA) and the grounds located at 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo Maryland. NPS is proposing a multi-million-dollar investment to address deferred maintenance at Clara Barton National Historic Site (page 13 of the RFEI in the link). After addressing the deferred maintenance, the NPS will set aside specific areas of the structure to tell the history and significance of Clara Barton National Historic Site (page 9 of the RFEI in the link). The NPS investment in the structural, mechanical and historic treatments negates the need for a large capital investment from any potential partner. The RFEI will help to inform the NPS about return on investment over time and the transfer of operations and maintenance to a suitable partner. This RFEI provides a unique opportunity to re-imagine the occupancy and use of the facility which should be reflected in the proposed concepts for adaptive reuse. This is a unique opportunity to help preserve a historic building through adaptive reuse could yield substantial cultural, social, and economic gain now and for future generations. In addition to a list of projects currently under the consideration by the NPS, respondents are encouraged to identify any additional projects that they are contemplating in connection with the future use of the area. Buildings and associated lands identified as available in connection with this RFEI may be used for the following: Food and Beverage (Grounds) Bar/Restaurant Mobile Vending Operators (food trucks) Special Events Outdoor classes Venue for picnics, family, and friend gatherings Services, Activities, and Associated Retail Arts Activities Health and wellness Exhibition Facilities Indoor/Outdoor Event Space Fairs Festivals Small Concerts or performances Educational Activities Environmental Activities Camps Garden Clubs Volunteer Opportunities Organized group meetings Bicycles and other recreational equipment rentals Birdwatching General Store Other Retail Concepts should appeal to a wide spectrum of cultural tastes and price points – as well as other uses that might be made available for seasonal or year-round occupancy – are encouraged. Please see link to main document under Attachments / Links