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title: 7 Steps for Procuring Water Operations Partnerships
description: "This product guide explains why municipalities consider these five core competencies when forming a public private partnership: asset management, technology, revenues and finance, energy management, and emergency preparedness."
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# 7 Steps for Procuring Water Operations Partnerships

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## 7 Steps for procuring a water operations partnership

Municipalities consider these 7 steps when procuring water operations partnerships:

- Recognize your problem
- Evaluate your situation with an open mind
- Gather all available information
- Consult with internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct the procurement process
- Conduct technical and financial evaluation to select partner
- Communicate your results

 

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