[8]

(8)  The table below contains a list of technical skills that may be used to support more effective consideration of PPPs. For each one, please indicate whether your agency currently has high, moderate, or low capability in each of these areas.

 

High 
capability

Moderate capability

Low capability

Non-standard procurement or bidding capabilities

14
28.6%

19
38.8%

16
32.7%

Legislative research and analysis

24 
49.0%

20 
40.8%

5 
10.2%

Asset planning and evaluation

17 
34.7%

25
 51.0%

7 
14.3%

Performance specification

24 
49.0%

17 
34.7%

8 
16.3%

Risk assessment

12 
24.5%

28 
57.1%

9 
18.4%

Benefit-cost analyses

13
26.5%

30
61.2%

6
12.2%

Financial management and analysis

24 
49.0%

22 
44.9%

3 
6.1%

Management oversight

27 
55.1%

21 
42.9%

1
 2.0%

Contract negotiation and performance-based Contracting

18 
36.7%

28 
57.1%

3 
6.1%

Other technical skills not listed above

1 
2.0%

19 
38.8%

29 
59.2%

•  Economic/risk analysis skills for evaluation purposes are lacking. Engineering skills much better developed.

•  With respect to those items marked as moderate, we are currently in the process of negotiating several P3 contracts. As we progress through these negotiations our skill sets with respect to each of these areas continues to grow.

•  [DOT] has highly capable staff, the rural nature of the state place limitations on the viability of implementing PPPs. Transportation system use fees are not a viable source of revenue-the federal program is critical.

•  Limited experience from which to respond.