RFP: Crossing the Divide – Best Practices for Addressing Local and Privately-Owned Lateral Sewer Issues

Water Research Foundation

Home-based/Remote

Grant Information

Project Objective

To provide water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) and collection system operators with an interactive manual of practice for implementing inflow and infiltration (I&I) and obstruction management programs with a focus on municipal and privately owned lateral sewers in complex legal, regulatory, and multi-jurisdictional environments.

WRF Technical Contact: Jessica Metcalf, ENV, SP

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

Guidelines and Forms

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2026 Guidelines for Research Priority ProgramDownload
Certification and Assurance FormDownload
Co-Funding Support FormDownload
Current and Pending FormDownload
Financial and Grant Management Researcher GuidelinesDownload
Financial Grant Management Capabilities FormDownload
Instructions for Budget PreparationDownload
Proposal Budget Form.xlsxDownload

RFP

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RFP-5419.pdfDownload

10 days remaining

Apply by 26 October, 2026

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