Streamlined approvals processes increase the attractiveness of a project by reducing anticipated delays. Streamlining the contracting process is usually desirable because it reduces the amount of time and resources that both the public and private sectors must spend on bidding. Officials in Ireland noticed a drop of PPP proposals because the government demanded that private entities create overly-elaborate submissions with no guarantee of winning the contract (Reeves 2005). But in crafting terms more attractive to potential bidders, governments must ensure that the bidding process remains fair and open to public participation (Iseki, Uchida, and Taylor Under review).