Grant
5415 - Guidelines to Develop Best-In-Class Maintenance Strategies for Vertical Assets
Grant Information
Project Objectives
- Develop a clear understanding of the background and benefits associated with implementing well-rounded maintenance strategies for vertical assets.
- Develop a structured approach to identify and implement best-in-class maintenance strategies for vertical assets that improve reliability, increase asset availability, reduce unplanned work and emergency shutdowns, support the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance, and minimize total lifecycle cost.
- Apply leading practices such as Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and cutting-edge technologies and analytics to vertical assets.
WRF RFP Contact: Jian Zhang, PhD, PE
For instructions on how to submit proposals, refer to these instructions or this video.
The Potential Participants listed at the bottom of this page have indicated interest in participating in this research. This information is updated frequently as utilities are encouraged to volunteer throughout the RFP cycle.
Documents
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
2026 Guidelines for Research Priority Program | |
Certification and Assurance Form | |
Co-Funding Support Form | |
Current and Pending Form | |
Financial and Grant Management Researcher Guidelines | |
Financial Grant Management Capabilities Form | |
Instructions for Budget Preparation | |
Proposal Budget Form.xlsx |
| Title | Action |
|---|---|
RFP-5415.pdf |
Potential Participants
| Name & Address | Contact & Title | Contact Email & Phone |
|---|---|---|
City of Minneapolis Public Works Department 350 South 5th St., Rm 203 Minneapolis MN 55415 United States | Peter Pfister Superintendent - Water Plant Operations | peter.pfister@minneapolismn.gov |
Great Lakes Water Authority PO Box 441370 Attn: Treasury Detroit MI 48244-1370 United States | John Norton Director of Research & Innovation | john.norton@glwater.org +1 (313) 400-2553 |
Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department 3071 SW 38th Ave. Miami FL 33146-1520 United States | Natalia Grosman Special Projects Coordinator 2 | natalia.grosman@miamidade.gov |
Middlesex Water Company Attn: Dennis W Doll 485C Route 1 South Iselin NJ 8830 United States | Michael Hanna Manager of Asset Management | mhanna@middlesexwater.com +1 (732) 638-7528 |
Milwaukee Water Works 841 N Broadway, Rm 409 Milwaukee WI 53202-3613 United States | Patrick Pauly Suprintendent | patrick.w.pauly@milwaukee.gov +1 (414) 286-2809 |
