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AGCA/NCPPP Joint Public Private Partnerships Conference 2009
WHO: AGC of America & the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships
WHEN: January 27, 2009
WHERE: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Partnerships for Growth in Infrastructure: 2009
Contractors' Risks and Opportunities in Public-Private Partnerships

Who: Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) & National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP)
When: Tuesday, January 27, 2009; 7 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Where: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
(Central Reservations 1-866-837-4213 or 602/262-2500)
340 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

The Associated General Contractors of America, in collaboration with the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships, is pleased to announce a workshop designed to explain public-private partnerships (PPPs) for contractors, and the role of PPPs as an alternative to the traditional public works development process.

The conference uses expert speakers to thoroughly explore the role of PPPs as an addition (not a replacement) to the traditional public works development process in federal, state and local markets.

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Topics Include:

  • Why the Interest in PPPs?
    • Contracting and procurement trends and opportunities that keep your business viable in a lethargic economic marketplace
    • Driving market conditions and the role of PPPs as an addition to the traditional public works development process
  • The State and Local Legal Perspective
    • Exploring the statutory framework for a successful PPP
    • Assessing identifiable projects (transportation, schools, water systems, etc.) and processes experienced by states and other regional locales
  • Experience of Contractors with PPPs
    • Risk allocation and mitigation
    • Managing cash flow, contract terms and other key factors
    • Challenges to implementing PPPs
  • Money Matters
    • Funding Caveats
    • Money Flow
  • Case Studies of Successful PPPs
    • Examining successful projects, big and small; both highway and building case studies will be utilized
    • Scrutinizing relationship development between all levels of contracting to make for a successful PPP team

Who Should Attend?

  • Contractors interested in understanding contractors' risks and rewards in PPPs
  • Contractors, designers & owners interested in innovative ways to use PPPs
  • Contractors interested in expanding and exploring opportunities to enhance capacity and work options available in partnership construction markets
  • Public Officials interested in better understanding how PPPs change the rules for contractors
  • Legal advocates for Construction Firms
Fees: (includes conference materials & handouts, continental breakfast & seated lunch.)
 
  $220.00: AGC/NCPPP Member Registration Fee
  $440.00: Non-member/Private Organization Registration Fee
  $165.00: Public Officials
Hotel Information: Central Reservations 1-866-837-4213 or 602/262-2500) or www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/AGCOFAMERICANATIONAL
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown - $229/Night + tax (Discount Rate)
340 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Hotel Parking: Daily self-parking - $8.00
Overnight self-parking - $16.00
  (You are responsible for making your hotel room reservation. Ask for the discounted AGC/NCPPP conference group rate. (Please note, the $229.00 group discount rate will not be available beyond January 12, 2009.)
 
  Individual Reservation Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior to arrival - Check-in: 3:00 P.M. Check-out: 12 Noon
     
Questions? AGC: Cecelia Casey (General Conference Questions); caseyc@agc.org; 703/837-5435
    Rockkie Dunton; (Registration Questions) duntonr@agc.org; 703/837-5304
  NCPPP: Krystine McGrath; (General Conference Questions) kmcgrath@ncppp.org; 703/469-2233