571—14.4(461A) Selection of a concessionaire. The department shall select the concessionaire it determines to be best suited for a concession operation in a state park or recreation area upon evaluation of the following information:
	1.	The services proposed in the concession operation.
	2.	The concessionaire’s managerial experience and other concession-related experience.
	3.	The concessionaire’s financial stability, based upon a review of the concessionaire’s existing profitability, equity, available cash, and other applicable financial data.
	4.	The annual lease payment bid.
	5.	The length of contract proposed.
	6.	A check of all business and personal references given in the proposal.
	7.	The use of environmentally friendly practices and materials including, but not limited to, participation in recycling programs, use of items that contain recycled-content materials, use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment, and light pollution reduction.
	8.	The results of a criminal background check and driver’s license record check.
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