Request For Proposals

Analytical Support for Desalination of Texas Oilfield Waste Produced Water 

Closing Date: February 2, 2024 

This Request for Proposal (RFP) pertains to the intended provision of analytical support by Texas Produced Water Consortium to support assessment of treatment capabilities and associated costs of technologies for potential social beneficial use oilfield waste produced water. Proposed projects are envisioned to attain product water of quality sufficient for “fit for purpose”.

The proposed pilot projects shall not result in any discharges to land, surface water bodies, or groundwater unless the respective water quality is supported by permit approval via the appropriate regulatory agency; e.g. Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and/or Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Proposals shall be submitted electronically in PDF format via email. On the “Subject” line of the email message, include “2024 TXPWC Produced Water Analytical Support RFP (Company Name).” Completed proposals, as described below, must be emailed to txpwc@ttu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT on February 2, 2024. Successful candidates will be notified no later than February 23, 2024. The planned project target start date is March 18, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: If you have a project that you believe is qualified but will not be operational by March 18, you are still encouraged to submit as TXPWC will be making revolving timeline selections as funding allows.

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