Deadline: 22-Nov-22
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has launched the proposals for Innovative Technologies to Improve the Monitoring of Assets.
This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF’s Research Priority Program.
Project Objectives
This project will
- assess the use of new and emerging technologies for continuous monitoring of the physical condition and performance of various assets for all types of water utilities,
- conduct case studies of demonstrated applications of these technologies with quantified costs and benefits, and
- provide means for utilities to begin understanding and assessing the possible use of these technologies to improve utility resilience and performance.
Research Approach
- This RFP is intentionally flexible in the research approach to encourage creativity and originality from proposers. Proposers should describe how they will conduct the research to meet the objectives listed above. The following approach is intended as a starting point.
- Consider the full gamut of technologies and their potential benefits in creating a more resilient utility, with the primary focus on commercially available technologies, including, but not limited to, those that have been successfully adopted in other industries, as well as early-stage validated innovations that are ready to be used.
- Cover both horizontal and vertical assets.
Funding Information
- Applicants may request up to $150,000 in WRF funds for this project.
- The anticipated period of performance for this project is 12-15 months from the contract start date.
Expected Deliverables
A final report that summarizes methodologies for, costs and benefits of, and lessons learned from practical applications of proven innovative technologies for improved monitoring of important assets. Again, creativity and originality from proposers are encouraged.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals will be accepted from domestic or international entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.
For more information, visit https://www.waterrf.org/open-rfps