Senators of the 31st Guam Legislature are busy at work introducing new legislation intended to increase public-private partnerships.  Here is a synopsis of some of their recent efforts.

Bill 64-31, signed into law by Governor Calvo as PL 31-29, authorizes the Department of Education to enter into Performance Management Contracts (“PMCs”) for the management, operation, and maintenance of its facilities and equipment.  The Department oversees 27 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, and one alternative school.

The Bill gives the contractor managerial oversight over the Department’s facilities and maintenance employees and also requires the contractor to maintain certain key personnel on Guam, including a financial planner, engineer, and maintenance supervisor.   The Bill requires the Department to issue the bid for the PMCs within 60 days after the Bill’s enactment into law.

Bill 55-31, signed into law by Governor Calvo as PL 31-02, authorizes the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority to solicit private vendors to provide food services and dietetic services at the Hospital.

For more information on these and other bills, you can visit the Guam Legislature’s website at www.guamlegislature.com.