CP3P CP3P Value for Money & Procurement Process 3

Question 1

What is a 'best and final offer' (BAFO) in P3 procurement?

Accepted Answer

A final round of improved bids requested from shortlisted bidders after initial evaluation

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The first proposal submitted by bidders

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The government's published cost estimate

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The preferred bidder's post-close invoice

Question 2

Why might a VfM assessment conclude that a P3 approach is NOT appropriate for a particular project?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient risk transfer opportunity, low private sector interest, or output specifications that cannot be clearly defined

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The project is too large for private sector interest

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The government already has a preferred contractor

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The project involves public infrastructure

Question 3

What is the significance of the 'financial close' milestone in a P3 project?

Accepted Answer

The moment all financing agreements are signed and the project is legally and financially committed to proceed

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The point at which the government publishes its feasibility study

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The completion of construction

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The end of the concession period

Question 4

Which type of government payment mechanism in a P3 ties government payments directly to service performance?

Accepted Answer

Availability payments subject to performance deductions

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Fixed annual lump-sum grants

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Construction milestone payments only

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Ad valorem property taxes

Question 5

In P3 procurement, what is the purpose of a 'data room'?

Accepted Answer

A secure repository of due diligence information provided to bidders to enable accurate bid preparation

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A physical space where construction drawings are stored

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The government's financial modeling software

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A call center for public inquiries

Question 6

What does 'bid cost reimbursement' refer to in P3 procurement?

Accepted Answer

A partial payment to unsuccessful shortlisted bidders to offset the high cost of preparing complex P3 proposals

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Government reimbursement of construction costs after contract close

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Reimbursement of government procurement team salaries

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Payment to successful bidders for financial close expenses