Durrant Pate/Contributor

As Jamaica seeks to develop a public-private partnership (PPP) project pipeline, the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has launched a tender to conduct a study on PPP opportunities in the country.

The study aims to identify projects in sectors such as water, waste, and logistics, specifically to address vulnerabilities highlighted by the recent hurricane. 

According to the tender document, “The recent passage of Hurricane Melissa has devastated critical infrastructure in the south and west of the island, and highlighted significant vulnerabilities in energy, water and transportation infrastructure across the island.” 

The sectoral study is seeking to identify five to 10 bankable, climate-resilient PPP projects, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. It is being funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with the DBJ being the contracting authority.

The deadline for submission of tender for the IDB-financed 30-week contract is March 31, 2026. This initiative is part of the IDB’s strategy to leverage private investment for public infrastructure development and climate-resilient reconstruction. 

The bid documents state, “There is a necessity not just for immediate repair, but for reconstruction that is climate-resilient and designed to attract private investment through innovative PPP structuring.”