The document summarizes the different types of public contracts and bidding processes in Brazil, including: - Traditional contracts governed by Federal Act 8.666/93, concessions governed by Federal Acts 8987/95 and 9.074/95, and public-private partnerships governed by Federal Act 11.079/04. - The main types of contracts are traditional public works/services contracts, concession contracts, and public-private partnership contracts. - The choice between contract types depends on factors like who invests in/operates the project and whether users can be charged fees. - While the bidding processes are generally similar, concessions and PPP bids may differ in criteria like experience requirements and definitions of "best price."

1. MINISTRY OF PLANNING PUBLIC BIDS AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS Beijing, April 2005

8. Revenue generation capacity of the project PPP Contracts 11.079/04 Concessions 8.987/95 9.074/95 PPP Contracts 11.079/04 and Contracting of Public Works 8.666/93 Financially self-sustaining projects Projects that require full public funding Projects that require partial public funding Revenue generation capacity