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Reexamining the Procurement Paradigm: Lessons from Urban Public Transportation Projects.

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Titel: Reexamining the Procurement Paradigm: Lessons from Urban Public Transportation Projects.
Autoren: Guevara, Jose1 (AUTHOR) ja.guevara915@uniandes.edu.co, Garzón, Daniel2 (AUTHOR) df.garzona@uniandes.edu.co, Castelblanco, Gabriel3 (AUTHOR) gabriel.castelbl@ufl.edu
Quelle: Journal of Management in Engineering. Nov2025, Vol. 41 Issue 6, p1-15. 15p.
Schlagwörter: *URBAN transportation, *GOVERNMENT purchasing, *LETTING of contracts, *PROJECT management, *INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics), COMMUNITY involvement, PUBLIC works, POLITICAL stability
Abstract: The procurement phase is a critical stage in urban public transportation projects, shaping their success in addressing mobility challenges and transforming urban landscapes. Effective procurement ensures projects are thoroughly planned and attractive to multiple bidders, fostering competition that drives innovation, optimizes costs, and enhances quality. This study investigates the conditions and configurations that lead to procurement effectiveness, focusing on project features, institutional factors, and social engagement. While existing literature often isolates tendering periods or bidding competitiveness, this research integrates these dimensions into a comprehensive framework using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis across 23 urban public transport case studies. Key findings reveal that lower community involvement during procurement can enhance efficiency by reducing delays, particularly in projects managed by experienced entities, challenging conventional assumptions about the universal benefits of extensive public participation. Additionally, the study demonstrates that political instability, when paired with low project complexity, can increase bidding competitiveness by creating opportunities for diverse market participation. These insights highlight the importance of tailoring procurement strategies to project contexts and stakeholder dynamics. The study provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners, including aligning community engagement with project complexity, leveraging smaller projects in volatile political environments, and strengthening institutional capacity. This research advances theoretical understanding and offers practical strategies, equipping stakeholders to design more effective, context-sensitive procurement processes for urban public transportation projects, particularly in developing regions where infrastructure is critical to economic growth and urban mobility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The procurement phase is a critical stage in urban public transportation projects, shaping their success in addressing mobility challenges and transforming urban landscapes. Effective procurement ensures projects are thoroughly planned and attractive to multiple bidders, fostering competition that drives innovation, optimizes costs, and enhances quality. This study investigates the conditions and configurations that lead to procurement effectiveness, focusing on project features, institutional factors, and social engagement. While existing literature often isolates tendering periods or bidding competitiveness, this research integrates these dimensions into a comprehensive framework using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis across 23 urban public transport case studies. Key findings reveal that lower community involvement during procurement can enhance efficiency by reducing delays, particularly in projects managed by experienced entities, challenging conventional assumptions about the universal benefits of extensive public participation. Additionally, the study demonstrates that political instability, when paired with low project complexity, can increase bidding competitiveness by creating opportunities for diverse market participation. These insights highlight the importance of tailoring procurement strategies to project contexts and stakeholder dynamics. The study provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners, including aligning community engagement with project complexity, leveraging smaller projects in volatile political environments, and strengthening institutional capacity. This research advances theoretical understanding and offers practical strategies, equipping stakeholders to design more effective, context-sensitive procurement processes for urban public transportation projects, particularly in developing regions where infrastructure is critical to economic growth and urban mobility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:0742597X
DOI:10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-6828