Last week, the Trump administration revealed its proposed 2019 budget and a companion proposal, the Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America. Together, these proposals describe the president’s much-anticipated infrastructure plan. The centerpiece of the plan is…
Category: Public-Private
GSA Swap-Construct Exchanges
It’s a simple proposition: Build us a new building, even something as simple as a parking garage, and you can have the old one. That old building might be an office tower, a courthouse, or some…
Both Support & Concerns Voiced at Federal Triangle South Makeover Hearing
The November 19 hearing, “Federal Triangle South: Redeveloping Underutilized Federal Property Through Public Private Partnerships,” began with optimistic opening remarks. Lou Barletta (R-PA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management,…
GovSpeak: “412 Authority”
Lately, there has been increasing buzz over “412 Authority” a little known legal right granted to GSA as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005, which is more formally referred to as Section 412 of P.L.…
Cornyn Reintroduces Bill to Fund Improvements at U.S. Ports of Entry via Public-Private Partnerships
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced a bill last week (Thursday, January 30) that would empower U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into agreements with local governments or private entities to fund improvements at land ports…