Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Have you heard of PFI?
For civil engineering contractors, this is both an opportunity and a threat.
Private funds will be used to finance the design and construction, and the private sector will also handle the maintenance and management.
In contrast, the government enters into lease agreements and the like.
For example, a private-sector company would handle both the design and construction of a collapsed slope, and would also be responsible for its maintenance and management.
In return, the government agency pays the lease payments. And after a few years, it becomes the property of the government agency.
That means a major leasing company will enter the market.
So, this means that future orders will come from leasing companies rather than government agencies, right?
This means there is a possibility that the sole prime contractor will be a leasing company.
As things stand now, new civil engineering firms can’t participate in either restricted or open bidding, right?
As long as there are restrictions in place—such as requirements for a track record or experience—it’s impossible for new entrants to enter the market.
That means if we can handle it through a lease agreement, the bidding process might become irrelevant.
Man, we're really living in some crazy times, aren't we... lol
I suppose if you don't prepare to survive in that environment, you won't make it.
See you later.
