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Requests for Proposals
Request for Proposals (RFPs) for 2025 Projects
August 15, 2024
NEx is excited to announce the availability of funding and sponsorship opportunities for 2025. We invite proposals for a range of projects. Please click the links below for more details on the issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RFPs
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RD25.01 Innovative Oil-Based Solutions for Sustainable Concrete and Industrial Processes.
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RD25.02 Phase 2 Fire Testing of Reinforced Concrete Members with FRP Bars in Concrete.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES RFPs
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SG25.01 Develop an engineering guideline for the use of polymers in lightweight concrete.
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SG25.02 Development of a Guideline for Detecting FRP Reinforcing Bars in Concrete.
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SG25.03 Develop material specifications for nonmetallic (NM) formwork.
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SG25.04 Develop specifications for nonmetallic (NM) scaffolding.
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SG25.07 Develop Design Guidelines for gratings and handrails.
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SG25.08 Development of Guidelines for applications of polymer concrete.
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SG25.09 Review and Revise Chapter 26 of the International Building Code.
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SG25.10 Integration of FRP Reinforcement into the 2028 TMS 402/602 Building Code.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RFPs
Please use the NEx Proposal template to submit your proposals by October 15, 2024*. If you have any questions regarding the proposal requirements or process, please contact NEx Technical Director Aparna Deshmukh.
* Proposal submission deadline extended to October 15, 2024.
Past RFPs
Request for Proposals (RFPs) for 2024 Projects
July 17, 2023 (Closed September 12, 2023)
NEx is pleased to announce funding availability and sponsorship of 2024 projects. NEx invites proposals for any of the following 13 projects. Please click the links below for more details on the issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RFPs
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RD24.01 Conduct seismic study and develop guideline for GFRP bar reinforced concrete.
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RD24.04. Investigate the use of reinforced Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in foundation systems.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES RFPs
TECHNICAL ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS RFPs
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AA24.07. Conduct a workshop/conference in emerging countries on nonmetallics in construction.
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AA24.08. Environmental impact and life cycle assessment of FRP reinforced concrete.
The submission deadline is September 12, 2023. If you have any questions regarding the proposal requirements or process, please contact NEx Technical Director Aparna Deshmukh.
NEx Invites Projects and Research Topic Suggestions for 2024 Business Plan
NEx Extends Funding for Standard and Guidelines Projects
November 21, 2022 (Closed January 6, 2023)
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has extended the deadline to submit proposals for the following projects. Please click the links below for more details on the issued Request for Proposals (RFPs).
The submission deadline is end of day, January 6, 2023. If you have any questions regarding the proposal requirements or process, please contact NEx Technical Director Aparna Deshmukh.
Request for Proposals (RFPs) for 2023 Projects
September 14, 2022 (Closed October 17, 2022)
NEx is pleased to announce funding availability and sponsorship of 2023 projects. NEx invites proposals for any of following projects. Please click the links below for more details on the issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RFPs
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RD23.01 Proposed Testing and Acceptance Criteria for GFRP Bar Couplers
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RD23.05 Study and Improve Fire Endurance/Resistance of Polymer Concrete
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RD23.06 Developing a Fire Testing Program for FRP Structural Concrete
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES RFPs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RFPs
The submission deadline is end of day, October 17, 2022. If you have any questions regarding the proposal requirements or process, please contact NEx Technical Director Aparna Deshmukh.
NEx Invites Projects and Research Topic Suggestions for 2023 Business Plan
June 21, 2022 (Closed August 7, 2022)
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has successfully been able to source and fund ten (10) new projects in 2022. With our strong belief in involving industry and academia in developing 2023 project plans, NEx invites submissions of project ideas (technology and research needs) for funding in 2023. We are open to receive project ideas that support NEx’s mission and cover the NEx core functions and scope.
Your suggestions will be forwarded to the NEx Steering Committee and Board of Directors for 2023 business plan considerations. It is anticipated that Request for Proposals (RFPs) will be issued for selected project ideas later this year. Click to download and complete the fillable submission form. Please send the file with your submission to info@nonmetallic.org. Idea submissions will be accepted until August 7, 2022.
NEx Announces Funding for New Projects
May 12, 2022 (Closed May 31, 2022)
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is happy to announce sponsorship of new research projects. The new research projects are as follows:
NEx invites proposals for any of these projects. The submission deadline is May 31, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT.
NEx Funding Guideline
Funding Policy
NEx will impose a limit of 15% on indirect costs (overhead) by proposing organizations for any project it funds. The organization must waive the remainder of the indirect costs.
Proposal Evaluation
All proposals will be evaluated by the NEx Steering Committee. A winning proposal will be forwarded to the NEx Board of Directors with recommendations for funding.
