INVITATION TO BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ON NEW HAFFIR DAM AND ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTIO INFRASTRUCTURE IN XALIN VILLAGE IN TALEX DISTRICT

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.

1. Tender Documents and Bid Delivery:

All tender documents are available at the ALIGHT office. You can download them from the link below or request them through the email address below (smprocurement-kis@wearealight.org) They are obtained at no fee.

Complete tender documents comprise

1. Tender instruction forms A, B, C, and D & E.
   1. The BOQ.
   2. Detailed design

Additional information

1. Tender will be opened thereafter immediately in the presence of procurement committee
   1. Selected Vendor will notify through email after completion of paperwork
   2. Selected vendor will receive his/her service amount after 100% completion of contract

NB: A complete set of bidding documents can also be obtained from Alight office Laasanod office or download from the link.

Contacts: ALIGHT/ARC Laasanod Office, Operations department: Telephone +252634333585

/**+252618911122 or (**smprocurement-kis@wearealight.org)

The financial and technical proposals, sealed and stamped in envelopes, can be delivered by hand and dropped into the ALIGHT Tender Box located at Laasanod office next to Casuura Hotel laasanod, on or before 08th February 2026, by 4:00 PM