Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) are an increasingly common method of delivering public infrastructure. When structured properly, P3s allow governments to leverage private-sector expertise and resources to deliver essential...more
Estimates suggest that 1,000 people are moving to Florida each day, with most of them heading to South Florida. For developers and investors lured by the meteoric growth and favorable business conditions, it’s crucial to...more
2/7/2022
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Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Environmental Policies ,
Financing ,
Florida ,
Foreign Investment ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Joint Venture ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Real Estate Development ,
Urban Planning & Development
The Alabama Department of Transportation recently released a “Myth Busters” communication in response to recent criticism of the agency’s plans to deliver a new bridge and byway project as a public-private partnership....more
8/25/2019
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Highways ,
Infrastructure Financing ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Revenue Sharing ,
Roads ,
State and Local Government ,
Toll Roads ,
Transportation Corridor
We have previously discussed how leveraging private-sector expertise and financing through a P3 can bring many benefits to the public, including faster delivery of new infrastructure, higher-quality maintenance and...more
We recently provided an update on the status of higher-education and social-infrastructure projects being delivered under the P3 model. This update focuses on water and sewer projects—although water and sewer infrastructure...more
We have previously blogged about the many recent legislative developments in Florida and the Miami area, with a focus on legislation that is designed to facilitate public/private development projects (P3). ...more
9/4/2018
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Construction Project ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Public Transit ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development
Previamente escribimos sobre el plan SMART propuesto por el condado de Miami-Dade, una expansión masiva del sistema ferroviario pesado actual a seis corredores de tránsito, y los beneficios de entregar todo o parte del...more
8/2/2018
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Construction Project ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Funds ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Railways ,
Real Estate Development ,
SMART ,
State and Local Government ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development
We have previously written about Miami-Dade County’s proposed SMART plan, a massive, six-corridor expansion of the existing heavy rail system, and the benefits of delivering all or portions of the project as a public-private...more
7/31/2018
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Construction Project ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Public Transit ,
Railways ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development
La semana pasada, Rand Corporation, que acaba de completar un análisis del sistema federal de impugnación de licitaciones, anunció que lo que el gobierno federal ha estado haciendo particularmente bien es resolver rápidamente...more
4/27/2018
/ Bid Protests ,
Competitive Bidding ,
Construction Industry ,
Federal Contractors ,
Florida ,
Public Policy ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
RAND ,
Real Estate Development ,
Small Business ,
Urban Planning & Development
Wednesday, the City of Chicago selected two finalists in its procurement process for the planned O’Hare Express, a mass transit system that will connect downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport within 20...more
3/23/2018
/ Airports ,
Construction Industry ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Light Rail ,
Mass Transit ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Railroads ,
Railways ,
Real Estate Development ,
Surface Transportation ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development
We have previously written about the need for new funding solutions for public transportation, including mechanisms that capture the added value of mass transit on adjacent properties. ...more
2/12/2018
/ Construction Industry ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Local Ordinance ,
Mass Transit ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Surface Transportation ,
Tax Increment Financing ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development
Una impugnación de licitación es un método que permite que un licitante de un contrato gubernamental dispute formalmente la decisión o el proceso de selección del gobierno. Los procedimientos de impugnación de licitaciones...more
A bid protest is a method for a bidder for a government contract to formally challenge the government’s selection process or decision. Bid-protest procedures vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but there is generally an...more
Hemos escrito con anterioridad sobre la nueva legislación P3 propuesta del condado de Miami-Dade, tanto cuando se propuso inicialmente como antes de ponerse bajo consideración del subcomité de la jurisdicción, el Comité de...more
12/19/2017
/ Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Miami ,
New Legislation ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development
En abril de 2018, el presidente Trump emitió un decreto ejecutivo que pide controles más estrictos de las leyes federales de “Compra Estadounidense” (Buy American). Estas leyes han estado en los libros por varias décadas y,...more
12/18/2017
/ Buy America ,
Construction Industry ,
Executive Orders ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Miami ,
New Legislation ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Projects ,
State and Local Government ,
Supply Chain ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trump Administration ,
Urban Planning & Development
El concepto de arte en lugares públicos está bien establecido en los Estados Unidos. Ya en la década de 1930, el gobierno federal creó los programas New Deal a través de los cuales se les pagaba a artistas para crear obras...more
We previously wrote about Miami-Dade County’s proposed new P3 legislation, both when it was initially proposed, and prior to it being considered by the subcommittee of jurisdiction, the Government Operations Committee....more
12/14/2017
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Construction Project ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Local Ordinance ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development
Mientras el Condado de Miami-Dade continúa avanzando hacia el lanzamiento de una propuesta de asociación público-privada (public-private partnership, P3) del tribunal civil, sus representantes enfatizaron en la necesidad de...more
11/1/2017
/ Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Miami ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
Urban Planning & Development
As Miami-Dade County continues to take steps towards the launch of a proposed civil courthouse public-private partnership (P3), its representatives have stressed the need to bring the right deal to market, balancing the...more
El condado de Miami-Dade, la jurisdicción más grande del sur de la Florida, está evaluando actualmente asociaciones público-privadas (P3) para varios proyectos de infraestructura importantes. Estos incluyen mejoras...more
10/12/2017
/ Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Florida ,
Infrastructure ,
Miami ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Project Finance ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Public Projects ,
Real Estate Development ,
Sewer Systems ,
Transportation Industry ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Water Supplies
Miami-Dade County, the largest jurisdiction in South Florida, is currently evaluating public-private partnerships (P3s) for several major infrastructure projects. These include multi-billion-dollar upgrades to the County’s...more
10/5/2017
/ Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financing ,
Florida ,
Miami ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Request for Proposals ,
Request for Qualifications ,
Sewer Systems ,
Transportation Industry
Las agencias gubernamentales en todos los niveles están recurriendo cada vez más a las colaboraciones público-privadas (public-private partnerships, P3) para la entrega de nueva infraestructura pública. Sin embargo, la...more
Government agencies at all levels are increasingly turning to public-private partnerships (P3s) for the delivery of new public infrastructure. However, the discussion often focuses exclusively on transportation...more
La secretaria de transportes, Elaine Chao, ha informado recientemente al Senado de los EE. UU. que el plan de infraestructuras de 1 billón de dólares se anunciará a finales de mes. Se prevé que el nuevo plan dependerá de las...more
5/30/2017
/ Bridges ,
Construction Industry ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Federal Funding ,
Highways ,
Investment ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Roads ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trump Administration
El 7 de marzo, el alcalde del condado de Miami-Dade presentará un informe ante la Junta de comisionados del condado sobre propiedades del condado en el centro de Miami, que son propicias para el desarrollo junto con el sector...more