Development of a mobile phone application to collect and record water quality-related data entered by citizen scientists

Tender description

The Oriel River Catchments and Coastal Association (ORCCA) was formed in February 2020 with the vision that the habitats of the rivers which flow into Dundalk Bay, as well as the region’s coastal environments, are healthy and biodiverse and are resilient to future change, supporting vibrant and prosperous communities. Citizen Science is research carried out by members of the public who volunteer to collect scientific data. It has grown rapidly throughout the world as a means for the citizenry to become more involved in the assessment and management of their local environments. ORCCA intends to develop a citizen science program for local communities within the Dundalk Bay catchment to be able to monitor the quality of their local water body specifically using the Small Stream Characterisation Score (SSCS) methodology. This app will facilitate, record and store this data collection. This tender is for the development of the app and its deployment (making it available for download). The app needs to be available and usable on all smart phone configurations (e.g. iOS and Android). Further detailed requirements are contained in the relevant sections and attachments of this tender. Award of this tender is subject to a successful application by ORCCA for LEADER funding. If no LEADER funding is forthcoming, the project will not proceed.