Date: 25-01-2026

REF: PR-SOM-SOOL-2026-003W

INVITATION TO BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE NEW HAFFIR DAM AND

ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTIO INFRASTRUCTURE,

INCLUDING PUMPING AND UV TREATMENT SYSTEM, WATER STORAGE TANK, WATER KIOSK WITH TAPS, LIVESTOCK WATERING TROUGHS, WATCHMAN

HOUSE, AND HYBRID SOLAR–GENERATOR POWER SYSTEM, TO ENSURE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE WATER ACCESS FOR BOTH HUMAN AND LIVESTOCK USE IN XALIN VILLAGE IN TALEX DISTRICT.

ALIGHT (formerly ARC) is implementing WASH. In reference to this, ALIGHT invites tender from qualified, registered companies as detailed above, the detail description is summarized in accordance with procedures, conditions, and contract terms, as specified in this tender document and the BOQ. 

Alight Somalia is seeking qualified contractors for the subject of the above head title. 

(All tender documents MUST be submitted on company’s letter head and on ALIGHT/ARC template provided as part of the tender documents).

1. Qualification and Conditions: The main criteria for admission to the tender process are as follows:
   • A duly completed and signed priced offer as per the Bills of Quantities (BoQ). 
     • The bidder shall provide copies of current, valid licenses/registrations for Public Works and Commerce, issued by both the Federal Government of Somalia and State level.
     • The bidder shall submit a detailed list of at least three (3) contracts of similar nature (e.g., construction of Haffir dams and associated water infrastructure) successfully completed within the last five (5) years, each with a minimum contract value of USD 150,000. For each contract, provide. 
     • CV of key technical staff with signed curriculum vitae to be attached 
     • Proposal work methodology and construction schedules. 
     • Evidence of timely acquisition of the essential equipment Must have completed at least one contract within the last five years, each with a value of at least equal to the offered price, that is similar to the proposed Works. The similarity shall be based on the physical size, complexity and methods/technology.