Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Basics Overview – Boston, MA

This event took take place August 5-6, 2017 in Boston, MA.

Event Description

The P3 Basics Overview training, co-hosted by the BATIC Institute: An AASHTO Center for Excellence and NCSL, for public sector stakeholders interested in using public-private partnership (P3) procurement for transportation infrastructure projects. The 6-hour course offers a general understanding of P3 as an alternative delivery method, with instruction drawn from case studies and real life examples demonstrating how to put P3s into action.

The course was split over two days and featured lessons taught by P3 industry practitioners, and incorporated conversations with public sector professionals leading P3 efforts across the country. The training helps state DOT employees and legislators consider the following critical questions:

How does P3 differ from conventional construction delivery?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of using P3?
How are risks allocated between the private and public sectors in a P3 project?
How is value created through a P3 arrangement?
What kinds of policy issues should decision-makers consider when implementing P3s in their state?

The P3 Basics Overview training uses a blend of expert instruction and case study analysis to highlight the core principles and practices that make up a successful P3 project.

Agenda (PDF)

Other Materials

P3s for Transportation: Categorization and Analysis of State Statutes
This January 2016 report examines the P3 enabling legislation in the 34 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico that have such laws across nearly 40 various provisions.
P3 Toolkit for Legislators, NCSL, 2014
This 2010 report is the most highly regarded P3 resource for state legislators. The report addresses topics and concerns directly related to the legislative perspective and lays out guiding principles for lawmakers to consider when looking at P3 policy.
Building Up: How States Utilize P3s for Social & Vertical Infrastructure, NCSL, 2016
This newly released web document examines how states are looking to utilize P3s for more than just transportation infrastructure.
Center for Innovative Finance Support: P3 Program, FHWA
The Center offers a wide array of policy and technical guides, as well as analytical tools to inform decision-making about P3s. Key information and resources are included below: