Performance-Based Contracting for Non-Revenue Water Reduction Training

This page contains materials that were presented at the Non-Revenue Water Performance-Based Contracts training held in Washington DC on March 22, 2017. These materials can be used as guidance for learning the basics of performance-based contracts in non-revenue water.

Water Balance

Presentation on IWA's water balance and Easy Calc tool.

Resources:

• Basics of Non-Revenue Water and Water Balance

What is a PBC for NRW & Overview of the Preparation Process

This presentation covers:

• What is a PBC and the key components of these contracts
• Examples of PBC use and structures in different countries
• Phases in preparing a PBC and tools available

Resources:

• What is a Performance-Based Contract for NRW and Preparation Process

Non-Revenue Water: Utility Assessment and Practices

This presentation introduces non-revenue water practices for utilities. The topic was presented at the Non-Revenue Water Performance-Based Contracts training delivered in Washington DC in March 2017. 

Resources:

• Non-Revenue Water Practices

Non-Revenue Water Practices Handout

Rating fields and criteria for NRW practices.

Resources:

• Non-Revenue Water Practices Handout

Performance-Based Contract Models

Presentation discussed different types of PBC models, including the all-inclusive contract, DMA bootstrapping, competitive discovery, self-optimizing 24/7 contract and the incentivized program manager contract.

Resources:

• Performance-Based Contract Models

Designing a PBC: Case Study Exercise

Exercise on designing a performance-based contract for NRW. Sections include: initial design considerations, PBC design principles and terms and conditions of the contract.

Resources:

• Designing a Performance-Based Contract: Case Study Exercise

Financing, Risks and Procurement Q&A

Q&A on financing, risk allocation, designing the tender process and practical guidance for PBC startup and implementation.

Resources:

• Financing, Risks and Procurement in Non-Revenue Water Performance-Based Contracts

NRW Global Program and Operational Manual

Explanation of the overall program for NRW PBC, including overview of available materials and support.

Resources:

• Non-Revenue Water Global Program and Operational Manual