1. Practical Aspects of an Infrastructure Plan Based on P3’s
George J. Meyer
Carlton Fields
Tampa, FL
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2. Federal Considerations
Revenue Neutral
Project Selection Priority
Consortium Selection/Buy American
Environmental Review
Permitting (Federal, State and Local)
Coordination Among Governmental Entities

3. State Enabling Legislation
Not All States Have Passed Legislation Allowing P3’s
Three Categories
Broad Enabling Legislation
Limited/Restrictive Legislation
No Legislation

5. Difference in Structure
Traditional Structures
Design-Bid-Build
Construction Management
Design-Build
P3 Structure
Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain
20-50 Year Contract Periods

6. Differing Role of Public Agencies
Sophistication/Ability of Public Agencies
Training/Education
Public Authorizing Officials
Agency Administration Personnel
Mindset/Willingness
Innovation
New Concepts
Flexibility

7. Types of Projects Most Projects Can Be Developed as P3’s
Water/Sewer
Roads/Bridges
Airports/Seaports
University Campuses/Student Housing
Hospital Campuses/Medical Office Buildings
Stadiums/Arenas
“For Profit” Concessionaires
Potential Revenue Sources
Tolls
Rental Payments
Development Opportunity Revenue
User Fees
Tax Credits

8. Additional Issues
Economic Study Between Traditional Funding (Issuance of Bonds) Versus P3 Development
Promised Job Growth
Construction Work Force Availability
Price Escalation/Material Shortage/Supply Chain
Force Majeure Clause
Anti-Competition Clause