The PennDOT Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) in Pennsylvania(USA) announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through April 30. The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure. During this period, the private sector can submit proposals offering innovative ways to deliver transportation projects across a variety of modes including roads, bridges, rail, aviation, and ports. Proposals can also include more efficient models to manage existing transportation-related services and programs.

The private sector may also submit applications for non-PennDOT-owned assets directly to the P3 board during this time. 

The state's P3 law allows PennDOT and other transportation authorities and commissions to partner with private companies to participate in delivering, maintaining, and financing transportation-related projects.

P3 transportation projects will be examined and approved by the Public-Private Transportation Partnership Board. In order to be approved, the board must determine that a private company would administer a state operation more cost-effectively. When approved, companies are authorized to submit a proposal.

Unsolicited proposals are being accepted until April 30, 2019. Transportation entities outside of the governor's jurisdiction, such as transit authorities, may establish their own timelines or accept proposals year-round. Instructions on how to submit a project and information on the unsolicited proposal review process can be found on the state's P3 website, www.P3.pa.gov.