Deadline: 7-May-25
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) invites proposals for Integrating Requirements, Drivers, and Technologies for Enhanced Distribution System Water Quality Monitoring project.
Project Objectives
- Evaluate existing distribution system water quality monitoring programs designed for different purposes to identify opportunities for integration for future improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop comprehensive guidance for designing, implementing, maintaining and using advanced and optimized approaches to manage and monitor water quality in distribution systems.
- Provide actionable recommendations for water utilities and regulators to enhance distribution system water quality monitoring programs and practices in a more integrated manner.
Funding Information
- Applicants may request up to $350,000 in WRF funds for this project.
- The anticipated period of performance for this project is 36 months from the contract start date.
Research Approach
- Task 1: Comprehensive Review on Water Quality Monitoring
- Task 2: Development of Integrated Monitoring Protocols
- Task 3: Evaluation of the Integrated Monitoring Using Case Studies
- Task 4: Final Report and Guidance Document
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals will be accepted from both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.
Evaluation Criteria
- The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals:
- Understanding the Problem and Responsiveness to RFP
- Technical and Scientific Merit
- Qualifications, Capabilities, and Management
- Communication Plan, Deliverables, and Applicability
- Budget and Schedule
For more information, visit WRF.
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