In response to requests from migrant domestic workers (MDWs)'s employers, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is considering a pilot dormitory project (DP) to house MDWs. MOM intends to launch this project as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project to house about 1,000 MDWs. Other government agencies have offered MOM two possible sites for consideration. One is a green field site which is approximately 3 km from the Punggol MRT station. The site area is about 5,000 m². The other site in the Bukit Merah area has 2 blocks of old HDB one-bedroom rental flats and some open car parks. As this is a pilot project, MOM is considering a 2-year timeline for the delivery of the project plus an 8-year concession to operate the DP for the successful bidder, with an option for a 4-year extension.

You are a PPP Consultant based in Singapore. You have been appointed by MOM to provide:

  An explanation of the key issues, the general and particular conditions to be included in the concession bid documents. 

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Key Issues The key issues to be considered in the concession bid documents for the pilot dormitory project DP to house migrant domestic workers MDWs include Site selection The two sites offered by the ... View the full answer