How do public agencies procure P3 projects?
Public agencies generally determine the scope of a public-private partnership based on their specific transportation needs and policy objectives. The first step in the process then involves identification of the activities to be included in the procurement. Traditionally, public transportation owners acquire services through a competitive procurement process for each separate activity, either on a qualifications basis (for professional services) or low bid basis (for construction and technology). However, the traditional procurement process is often not conducive to the use of public-private partnerships.
