As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

historical, cultural, and recreational resources. For purposes of this section, a bidder who would be subject to subdivision (b) of Section 5080.22 is not a best responsible bidder.

For a contract authorizing occupancy by the concessionaire for a period of more than three years of any portion of the state park system, the department shall prepare an invitation to bid, which shall include a summary of the terms and conditions of the concession sufficient to enable persons to bid solely on the basis of rates to be paid to the state. The invitation to bid shall specify the minimum acceptable rent,

except in instances in which a minimum acceptable rent cannot be ascertained because of the novelty or uniqueness of the service or facility to be provided or in instances in which the department has determined that a better return to the state can be secured by not specifying a minimum acceptable rent. Bids shall be made only on the basis of the invitation to bid.

additional notice as the director finds is best suited to attract bids from out-of-state bidders.

All bids shall be presented under sealed cover.

Whether or not bids are opened exactly at the time fixed in the public notice for opening bids, a bid shall not be received after that time.

Any bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the time fixed in the public notice for the opening of bids, but only by written request of the withdrawal of the bid filed with the director. The request shall be signed by the bidder or by an authorized representative. The withdrawal of a bid does not prejudice the right of a bidder to file a new bid prior to the date and time set for the opening of bids.

This section does not authorize the withdrawal of any bid after the time fixed in the public notice for the opening of bids.

On the day named in the public notice, the department shall publicly open the sealed bids. The department shall carefully study and analyze all bids and, on or after the 15th day after the bids are opened, may award the concession to the bidder then determined to be the best responsible bidder.

If the successful bidder does not sign and deliver the contract within 30 days of receipt thereof and does not provide the state with a bond or other surety and evidence of insurance required thereunder, and on the time limit presented, the department may elect to treat that omission as a refusal to execute the contract. If the director deems it is for the best interests of the state, he or she may, on the refusal or failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract, award it to the second best responsible bidder.

If the second best responsible bidder fails or refuses to execute the contract, the director may likewise award it to the third best responsible bidder.

If the director deems that the acceptance of any bid is not for the best interests of the state, he or she may reject all bids.

A bidder shall not be relieved of his or her bid and no change shall be made in his or her bid because of mistakes.

If the director determines that it is in the best interests of the state, the director, upon giving notice to the commission, may negotiate or renegotiate a contract, including terms and conditions, when one or more of the following conditions exist:

concessionaire and which are set forth in the general plan for the unit and are needed to accommodate existing or projected increased public usage.

been severely and adversely impacted through no fault of the concessionaire by an unanticipated calamity, park closure, major construction, or other harmful event or action, including, but not limited to, drought, restricted access, and fires.

A concession contract entered into pursuant to this article shall contain, but is not limited to, all of the following provisions:

pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to competitive bidding requirements.

recreation improvements shall be exempt from any municipal demolition, grading, building, or discretionary permits required by state law or municipal building and zoning codes or from approvals by municipal agencies and shall be subject only to the approval by the County of Los Angeles and a coastal development

permit or amendment to a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission.

amenities, including plumbing and electrical. Negotiated terms pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on the value of the term’s extension, and may include, but are not limited to, an increased rental rate as consideration for the extended term. All moneys invested by third parties in connection with receipt of these rehabilitation tax credits shall be used for the construction, development, and operation of the Phase III restoration of the 17 historic cottages at Crystal Cove State Park.

term’s extension as consideration for the Mexican Commercial Corner, El Opal Restaurant, and Casa de Bandini and The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

existing or projected increased public usage. The minimum amount of the capital improvements shall be negotiated between the department and the concessionaire and shall be no less than three million dollars ($3,000,000). The capital improvements shall be the sole property of the state. The capital

improvements may include, but are not limited to, both of the following:

(ii) The construction of pedestrian access between the properties known as the Land of the First People exhibit area and the historic core of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

(D) Upon the termination of the concession contract or upon the termination of an existing concession contract that was extended, the concession shall be put out to bid in accordance with the bidding requirements of this article.

forfeit the right to bid on future state park concession contracts to the extent authorized by federal law.

attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses associated with that opposition or cancellation.

A contract, including a contract entered into on lands operated pursuant to an agreement entered into under Article 2 (commencing with Section 5080.30), that is expected to involve a total investment or estimated annual gross sales in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), shall not be advertised for bid, negotiated, renegotiated, or amended in any material respect unless and until all of the following requirements have been complied with:

will be operated.

the commission and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to ascertain whether the concession will conform to the requirements of this article and to evaluate fully all terms on which the concession is proposed to be let, including the rent and other returns anticipated to be received.

The department shall include in its annual statement on the concessions program a section setting forth all new concessions entered into during the preceding fiscal year, the terms of each contract, and the terms on which each concession was advertised for bid.

5080.16, or 5080.23 if either of the following applies:

denied a contract award based on subdivision (b) with written notice of that denial and an opportunity to rebut the basis for the contract denial at a formal hearing.

this section, the department shall prepare a request for proposal, which shall include the terms and conditions of the concession sufficient to enable a person or entity to submit a proposal for the operation of the concession on the basis of the best benefit to the state. Proposals shall be completed only on the basis of the request for proposal.

state and the public.

agreement pursuant to subdivision (a) shall require the Pacific Grove-Asilomar Operating Corporation to continue to set rates and to take reservations for dates beyond the date for which the interim agreement is operative.

financial records of the Pacific Grove-Asilomar Operating Corporation, including existing records, but not including records that would be personal information under Section 1798.3 of the Civil Code if maintained by an agency, shall be treated as public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The term “employment contract” as used in Section 7928.400 of the Government Code shall be deemed to mean an employment contract between the Pacific Grove-Asilomar Operating Corporation and its employee.

for the operation of, and improvements to, the Asilomar State Beach and Conference Center, including restoration projects.

If the contract is awarded to a concessionaire that is not governed by a board of directors, the contract shall require the concessionaire to hold quarterly meetings at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, relating to the construction, maintenance, finances, or operation of concessions at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, at which the department shall be present, that shall be conducted in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).

Section 1798.3 of the Civil Code if maintained by an agency, shall be treated as public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). The term “employment contract” as used in Section 7928.400 of the Government Code shall be deemed to mean an employment contract between the concessionaire and its employee.

paid to the state or to a local government by a bidder as a result of the contract among those factors to be used to evaluate the bidder’s bid or proposal for the contract. The department shall consult with the Department of Finance and the Board of Equalization to obtain information necessary to estimate the amount of fees or taxes that might be paid by a bidder as a result of the contract.

contract to the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee, the Senate Natural Resources Committee, the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, and the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee for review.

public interest would be best served by the solicitation of proposals from out-of-state persons or entities, the director shall give additional notice as the director finds is best suited to attract proposals from out-of-state persons or entities.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department may negotiate an agreement of up to two years duration to extend the hotel concession contract in existence on January 1, 1999, for the Columbia State Park. Upon termination of the extension agreement, the concession shall be put out to bid in accordance with the bidding requirements of this article.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including subdivision (a) of Section 5080.18, the department may enter into concession contracts for the development, operation, and maintenance of marinas, for a term of up to 30 years, if the director determines that the term authorized under this section is necessary to allow for amortization of the loan, or to serve the best interests of the state.