4.1.1  Develop the EOI document

The EOI document should provide clear guidance and sufficient detail on the project's service delivery requirements and the Government Entity's evaluation processes. At a minimum, it should contain:

  A summary of the Government Entity's primary function, and its purpose for Tendering the project;

  A brief description of what the project entails, including why it is being Tendered, what essential public need it fulfills, and who it intends to serve;

  The chosen delivery model for the project including clear scope of services to be delivered by the private sector;

  Proposed Risk Allocation mechanism, outlining the roles of both private sector and Government Entity;

  Length of the concession expected;

  A description of the project site - including location, area, layout, etc.;

  Any relevant background information, policies, laws, or regulations associated with the project, or any infrastructure that the project serves to fulfill, as deemed relevant by the Government Entity;

  A physical address or website where interested companies can obtain the Request for EOI document - ideally free of charge;

  A deadline for submission of the EOI responses, and to whom it must be submitted;

  Clarification of the Timeline of the Project - when the process will be deemed to be complete, and when the RfQ phase can expect to be announced, amongst other details; and,

  Any qualifications or disclaimers that the Government Entity deems necessary to include - such as stating unconditionally the right to amend the scope of the Project, modify, cancel, or suspend the EOI process or any or all stages of the investment opportunity, at any time or any reason without any liabilities.