What is the Puerto Rico
Public-Private Partnerships Authority?

The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (PPPA) is the Government Entity responsible for implementing public policy regarding public-private partnerships.

Functions of the Authority

Among its main functions are the following:

Conducting or commissioning analyses as well as feasibility, desirability and convenience studies regarding specific PPP projects.

Creating and approving regulations to govern procedures leading to the establishment of Partnerships.

Evaluating the terms and conditions of each Partnership Contract and making recommendations to the PPPA Board of Directors and the Partnering Government Entity.

Entering into direct contracts with third parties for specialized services related to the establishment of Partnerships.

Rendering a contract ineffective, taking over from the Contractor and operating directly or contracting a third party to operate a facility or service. This would happen if the Authority determines within reasonable discretion that the contractor’s ongoing performance of such tasks poses a risk to the public interest, health and safety, or to the environment.