3.1  Assessment of Unsolicited Proposals

The following steps will be undertaken to assess the value to The City of the unsolicited proposal.

  The need for the project must be clearly demonstrated and must reflect City priorities (i.e. the project is in the capital budget or a business unit's capital plan).

  A screening assessment must be conducted to validate the use of a P3 delivery model for the project.

  If the screening assessment validates a P3 delivery model, a strategic assessment must be conducted to evaluate the risk allocation offered by the unsolicited proposal.

  A value for money assessment may be required depending on the outcome of the strategic assessment.

  The qualifications (financial, technical, etc.) of the proponent to enter into the proposed P3 arrangement must be assessed and confirmed.