The Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake Ferry (MAPALLAF) Project and the NCR EDSA Busway Project, two proposed public-private partnership (PPP) projects to be implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have received significant interest from consulting firms.

After the deadline for submission today, a total of four (4) consulting international and national firms for each project have submitted technical and financial proposals for project preparation, showcasing their commitment to participate in these projects.

The PPP Center and the DOTr signed a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) on April 5, 2023, for the provision of Project Preparation and Transaction Advisory Services for these two projects. These project preparation activities will be undertaken with funding through the Project Development and Monitoring Facility that the PPP Center is managing.

The MAPALLAF Project is set to revolutionize the transportation landscape by establishing a high-capacity, high-frequency, and low carbon ferry system that will connect Manila Bay and Laguna Lake through the Pasig River.

Meanwhile, the NCR EDSA Busway Project focuses on the enhancement of the EDSA busway, one of Metro Manila’s key transportation arteries. The project encompasses the financing, design, construction, procurement of low-carbon buses, route planning, and operations and maintenance.

The consulting services for these projects include the preparation of pre-feasibility, feasibility, and assistance to the DOTr in securing necessary government approvals.