Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #123460-2026-SWB-20

RFI: Advanced Water Main Assessment & Repair Technologies for New Orleans

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is seeking information from industry experts on advanced technologies for water main assessment and repair. - Government Buyer: - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (local government agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified manufacturers, technology providers, and consultants - Products/Services Requested: - Leak detection technologies (acoustic, satellite-based, fiber-optic, drone-based, correlators) - Condition assessment tools for various pipe materials (PCCP, DI/CI, steel, PVC, AC, HDPE) - Predictive analytics for water main failure and risk - Pipe repair and replacement methods: - Trenchless rehabilitation (CIPP, sliplining, swagelining, spray-applied liners) - Point repairs (mechanical clamps, bell-joint sleeves, carbon-fiber reinforcement, internal seals) - Full replacement (open-cut, HDD, pipe bursting) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must address New Orleans' challenging soil conditions and high water tables - Technologies should be applicable to large-diameter, aging cast iron transmission mains - Respondents must provide detailed technology descriptions, deployment requirements, data deliverables, and case studies - No purchase quantities or part numbers are specified, as this is an RFI for information gathering only

Description

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is seeking information from qualified vendors, manufacturers, consultants, research institutions, and technology providers regarding current and emerging technologies for detection, prediction, and condition assessment of water mains. The project focuses on assessment and repair/replacement technologies for water infrastructure, including leak detection, condition assessment, predictive analytics, and pipe repair and replacement methods. This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes and will not result in a contract award. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.

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