What to ask when bidding for SPC projects

Construction companies are often not used to dealing with special purpose companies (SPCs) on large infrastructure projects. When it comes to negotiating a contract on such a project, they need to ask the right questions to find out, among other things, about the commitments the SPC has obtained for required debt and equity. Robert Vitale of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, New York, answers the key questions