Analytical Tools
P3-VALUE Analytical Tools
Practitioners may use the P3-VALUE Analytical Tools to better
understand the concepts, inputs, key assumptions and outputs
from evaluations of risk, financial feasibility and "value
for money" analyses used to compare the aggregate financial
benefits and costs of a P3 alternative with traditional procurement.
The P3-VALUE Analytical Tools comprise of four Excel-based
spreadsheet tools designed to educate the user. As conceptual
educational tools, they are not intended for use in detailed
evaluation of actual projects. P3-VALUE Analytical Tools are intended
to assist practitioners in the planning and evaluation of P3
procurements.
P3-VALUE Orientation Guide
Orientation Guide:
PDF HTML
The P3-VALUE Orientation Guide introduces users to P3s and the
methods used in P3 evaluation. The Guide reviews the different
types of P3s and their benefits and limitations, and explains
how public agencies may evaluate different procurement options
for a particular project. The Guide also explains how the P3-VALUE
Analytical Tools can help users understand the processes and
considerations that go into a rigorous quantitative analysis
of P3 procurement options for transportation projects.
P3-VALUE Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide:
PDF HTML
This troubleshooting guide assists in the successful use of
the P3-VALUE tool suite. P3-VALUE is comprised of four interactive,
integrated spreadsheet-based tools including Risk Assessment,
Public Sector Comparator, Shadow Bid, and Financial Assessment.
The troubleshooting guide is meant to supplement the P3-VALUE
user manuals by addressing typical technical issues that users
may encounter when utilizing the suite.
P3-VALUE FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: PDF HTML
P3-VALUE Analytical Tools
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- Risk Assessment Tool
User Guide:
PDF HTML
Tool:
Excel (macro-enabled)
FAQs: HTML
This tool assists the user in understanding the process
used in identifying, defining, valuing, allocating, and
mitigating risks. The output from this tool are used as
inputs into the Public Sector Comparator and the Shadow
Bid tools
- Public Sector Comparator Tool
User Guide:
PDF
HTML
Tool:
Excel (macro-enabled)
FAQs: HTML
This tool assists the user in understanding the process
used in developing the hypothetical risk-adjusted cost
if a project were to be financed, constructed, maintained
and operated following the traditional public sector delivery
model.
- Shadow Bid Tool
User Guide:
PDF HTML
Tool:
Excel (macro-enabled)
FAQs: HTML
This tool assists the user in understanding the process
used in estimating the cost to deliver a project as a P3.
It calculates the current value of future payments to be
made by the government entity to the private contractor.
- Financial Assessment Tool
User Guide:
PDF HTML
Tool:
Excel (macro-enabled)
FAQs: HTML
This tool assists the user in understanding the process
used to calculate value for money under a P3 and to evaluate
financial viability, including identification of required
financial subsidies, cash flow deficiencies, and payment
amounts.
P3-VALUE Webinars
- Evaluating P3 Options: An Overview (May 2, 2013)
This presentation provides an introduction to the P3
valuation process. It identifies the purpose of P3
evaluation, describes the process, identifies its
limitations, and introduces the P3-VALUE suite of tools.
Presentation: PDF HTML
Webinar recording: Audio
- Risk Assessment 201 (June 13, 2013)
This presentation describes the various types of risks in the lifecycle of a major project and those typical to a P3. It explains the methods for quantifying and monetizing the value of individual risks and their allocation to the parties in a P3. How financial impacts of risks are incorporated into Value for Money analyses are also addressed. The presentation concludes with a lesson on how to use the P3-VALUE Risk Assessment Tool.
Presentation: PDF HTML
Webinar recording: Audio
- Value for Money Analysis (July 11, 2013)
This presentation describes the various components of the Public Sector Comparator (PSC) and Shadow Bid (SB) tools, and methodologies use to estimate both. It also explains how PSC and Shadow Bid are compared using Value for Money (VfM) analysis.
Presentation: PDF HTML
Homework Assignment:
Value for Money Analysis for Project with No Tolls
Webinar recording: Audio
- Value for Money Analysis: Homework Assignment Review (July 19, 2013)
This presentation reviews the home work assigned at the July 11, 2013 webinar that described the various components of the Public Sector Comparator (PSC) and Shadow Bid (SB) tools, and methodologies use to estimate both.
Presentation: PDF HTML
Homework Assignment: Value for Money Analysis for a Toll Concession Project
Webinar recording: Audio
- Financial Structuring and Assessment (August 7, 2013)