1.1  Introduction

Alberta's Public-Private Partnership Framework and Guideline is intended to be used as a guide within the Government of Alberta (GOA) in assessing capital projects for potential public-private partnerships (P3) procurement and, after the appropriate approvals, in procuring a capital project as a P3. The Framework and Guideline outlines Alberta's principles for P3s and the assessment and procurement frameworks for P3 projects. The P3 frameworks are consistent with and should be used with Alberta's Capital Planning Manual that guides the capital planning process.

The Framework and Guideline is designed to assist government of Alberta public servants and elected officials with assessing potential P3 projects and delivering them in accordance with established practices in the province.