The City of Lander is accepting proposals for a Concessionaire and Facility Manager for the Lander Rodeo Grounds located at 1665 Rodeo Drive, Lander, WY 82520 with the intent of producing rodeos, rough stock events, concerts and other community events for the benefit and entertainment of the general public at the Lander Rodeo Grounds. The contract would commence in March 2024, for a two-year term ending December 2026
A proposed “Agreement for Lander Rodeo Grounds Concessionaire Services” located at https://www.landerwyoming.org/rfps or may be picked up at City Hall, 240 Lincoln, Lander, WY 82520. Interested parties may inspect the Rodeo Ground premises by contacting Parks and Recreation staff Lori Eckhardt, 405 Fremont Street, Lander, WY or by calling 307-332-4647.
All proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Proposals will be accepted by electronic submission to rsfossen@landerwyoming.org or by standard mail and hand delivery. Standard mail and hand-delivered proposals must be clearly marked “Lander Rodeo Concessionaire” and delivered to the City of Lander, RaJean Strube Fossen, 240 Lincoln Street, Lander, Wyoming 82520.
Proposals should include an explanation of the type and frequency of potential entertainment events, description of experience in operating rodeos and other similar entertainment events, proof of capacity to operate and maintain the Rodeo facilities as a sole provider or using subcontractors, proof of business or organizational structure, and certificate of liability insurance as required in the draft agreement.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the frequency and type of entertainment events, past experience, and references for similar concession agreements.
The City of Lander reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal which is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Lander to increase the usage and capacity of the Rodeo Grounds for community events.
The City of Lander does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The City of Lander does comply with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 504 of the ADA regulations. The City of Lander is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
Rachelle Fontaine, City Clerk