CONTRACT RESEARCH PROPOSAL

1. TITLE
Localization of Bearings for PNR Trains
Phase I: Characterization of Existing Traction Support Bearing

2. CLIENT INFORMATION

Company Name: Philippine National Railways(PNR)

Contact Person: ___________________________
Address: 4th Floor PNR Executive Building, Mayhaligue St, Tondo, Maynila, 1000 Kalakhang
Maynila

Contact Details: 319-0041 / 319-0169

3. OBJECTIVES

3.1. General Objective

To develop a traction support bearing that would cater to the needs of PNR through
improved material property and performance.

3.2. Specific Objectives

1. To characterize the existing traction support bearing that PNR needs.
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4. SCOPE OF WORK

4.1. DOST-MIRDC shall be responsible for:

a. Characterization of the existing traction support bearing;

b. Coordinating the progress of the project; and

c. Preparing terminal report and other pertinent documents for the completion of the
project.

4.2. Philippine National Railways(PNR) shall be responsible for:

a. Providing all the necessary information of the product as required by the project team;

b. Provide the cost of materials required by the project; and

c. Communicating with the project team if there are changes in any aspect of the design
of the parts.
 4.3. Others:

DOST-MIRDC shall conduct the activities stated in Item 4.1 as may be accomplished during
the project duration. Advance activities not yet covered by the official project duration may
be conducted to meet the requirements of Philippine National Railways(PNR).

5. PROJECT DURATION

The maximum project duration is six (6) months after which all activities will cease and the
extent of accomplishment during the period will constitute that of the project. The project will
start upon signing of the Contract Research Agreement.

6. BUDGET AND ASSUMPTIONS

This project will have the following schedule of charges:

Line Item Budget MIRDC PNR
I. Personal Services P 112, 300
II.MOOE
Testing and Analysis P 30,345
Grand Total P 142,645

7. SUCCESS CRITERIA

Accomplishment of project objectives and deliverables at the projected timeframe.

8. QUALITY ASSESSMENT

The project and the allied activities are free from accidents and that the objectives are achieved
during the project duration.

9. RISK ASSESSMENT

The success of the project will be dependent on the faithful accomplishment of the
responsibilities of both parties.

10. EXPECTED OUTPUT

Paper: Technical Paper

Partners: Philippine National Railways(PNR)
Proposed and Submitted by:

PNR REPRESENTATIVE
Date :

Prepared with the assistance of: Recommended for Approval:

MELCHOR A. GAMILLA FRED P. LIZA

SRS II, MPRD-PRS Chief, MPRD

Approved by:

ROBERT O. DIZON
Executive Director