Section 1 authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to utilize public-private partnership procurement methods for up to three pilot programs.  The commissioner may select the public-private partnership mechanism that is best for the state, including, but not limited to, toll facilities, BOT (build-operate-transfer), or BTO (build-transfer-operate).  The commissioner may consider constructing the Interstate Highway 94/U.S. Highway 10 River Crossing near marked Trunk Highway 24, using these mechanisms.

Section 2 defines pilot program restrictions.  The commissioner may not utilize unsolicited proposals for a public-private initiative, but must select participating entities using a competitive basis.  The section limits noncompete agreements and transfer of infrastructure ownership.

Section 3 lists considerations for the commissioner in evaluating and selecting a private entity for a public-private project.

Section 4 states provisions that must be included and others that may be included in a public-private agreement.

Section 5 allows the commissioner to utilize available federal funds in connection with a public-private agreement.

Section 6 requires the commissioner to report annually, beginning August 1, 2014, to the legislative Transportation Committees, on all agreements executed under pilot program authority, along with specified information on each agreement.

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