36-4-110. Power to lease or rent concessions. (This section is effective 1/1/2020.)
(a) The department, in consultation with the commission, is empowered to lease, enter into contracts and assess fees for concessions, cabin sites, boat clubs, and other services of all lawful kinds and nature on state outdoor recreation areas or facilities to persons, partnerships, and corporations for a valuable consideration upon terms and conditions as the department deems fit and proper. Funds received by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited and expended in accordance with W.S. 36-4-121(h).
(b) The department, with the advice of the commission, shall promulgate rules that shall apply to any for profit business concession with a five (5) year or greater contract or lease term to promote the uniform and effective administration of state outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Rules adopted under this subsection shall specify:
(i) Uniform procedures for bidding, entering into leases or contracts and assessing fees under this section, consistent with W.S. 9-2-1016(b)(iv), and making any forms available in electronic format on the department website;
(ii) Uniform guidelines for bonding and other obligations of service providers;
(iii) Uniform contract and lease guidelines, including ranges within which to negotiate contract or lease terms including the duration of contracts and leases; and
(iv) Any additional and prudent site-specific conditions and requirements.