1. INTRODUCTION Mark Heggli, Meteorologist/Hydrologist Expert Real-time Hydrology Information Systems Innovative Hydrology, Inc. Consultant to the World Bank HP-II Workshop on Real-time Hydrological Information Systems

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3. Workshop Goal and Objectives GOAL: Develop Expertise with the Technical Aspects of Acquiring and Managing a Hydrological Information System Objectives Understand the Design of a Hydrological Information System Familiarization with Instrumentation, Data Transmission and Data Management Solutions oh HIS Review Keys to Specifying your Hydrological Information System Understand the pre-bid and Bid Evaluation Phase Equipment Delivery and Acceptance What is involved in Commissioning your Hydrological Information System How to Manage your HIS during the Warranty Period How to Manage and Maintain your HIS after Warranty Period

4. HIS Process Design Tender Tender Preparation Pre-bid meetings Bid Evaluation Bid Award Equipment Delivery Equipment Inspection Commissioning Warranty Operation, Maintenance and Training

5. Workshop Modules ModuleTopic IIntroduction 1Essential Elements of a Hydrological Information System 2Current Real-time HIS Solutions 3Site Selection & Security 4Training and Operation & Maintenance 5Specifications 6Pre-bid, Bid Evaluation, Inspection and Commissioning 7Managing Your HIS System –Warranty Period & Beyond