Tenders

Specific Procurement Notice
Request for Re Bids
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Borana Resilient Water Development for Livelihoods Program Phase II
Contract Title: Procurements of Six (6) Field Vehicles (5 seats) Hybrid Double Cabin Pick-Up, and One (1)

Cargo Crane Truck 6x4 loading Capacity 6T

GRANT No: 2100155043220
RFB Reference No.: OCB No: ET-MOWE-AfDB-0001-GO-RFB and ET-MOWE-AfDB-0002-GO-RFB
The Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received grant finance from African
Development Bank) to increase access to climate-resilient, gender-sensitive, integrated, and sustainable
water supply and sanitation services for communities and livestock in the dryland pastoral areas of Borana,
helping to reduce hardship from recurrent droughts and water scarcity.
1. The Ministry of Water and Energy now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for procurements of
Six (6) Field Vehicles (5 seats) Hybrid Double Cabin Pick-Up, and One (1) Cargo Crane Truck 6x4
loading Capacity 6T The margin of preference is not applicable.
2. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB),
and is open to all eligible Bidders.
3. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Water and Energy, Mr.
Kasahun Girma-, email: kasgirma24@gmail.com Project coordinator/ Tsige Meried Procurement
Specialist email. 13mtsige@gmail.com and inspect the bidding document during office hours 8:30 a.m.
12:00 noon in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon at the address given below.
4. A complete set of bidding documents in English language will be available and can be downloaded
from Ministry web page address given below using the following link free of cost:
https://www.mowe.gov.et/en/resource_types/procurement-files- Bidders are required to register in
person at the address given below before downloading the bidding document and submitting their bids.
5. Replies to clarifications requested by bidders will not be emailed directly to bidders. All responses to
clarifications will be posted in the above link on the Ministry website and bidders are solely responsible
for monitoring the website during the bidding process for all clarifications/amendments with respect to
this IFB.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before August 31,2026 2:00 p.m. Electronic Bidding
will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the
bidders' designated representatives and any other interested attendees at the address specified below on
August 31, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. If the closing date falls on a public holiday, the bid opening will take
place on the next working day at the same time and location.
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security for
Ref number. ET-MOWE-AfDB2-0001-GO-RFB. Lot-1: Procurement of Six (6) hybrid field vehicles (5
seats) 4WD pick -up, Double cabin. Birr. 750,000Ref Number- ET-MOWE-AfDB2-0002-GO-RFB.
Birr. 600,000 in the form of certified payment order (CPO) or demand bank guarantee. The address(es)
referred to above is (are):
Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE)Attention: Kasahun Girma-Project coordinator Bole Sub City,
Woreda 09, beside Capital Hotel and Spa2 nd Floor, Office No. 220/221Email:: kasgirma24@gmail.com Copy to: Ms. Tsige Meried ,Procurement Specialist Email:
13mtsige@gmail.com

Specific Procurement Notice
(Procurement of Works)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project
Contract Title: Civil Works, Supply & Installation of Pipes & Fittings, Supply & Installation of
Electromechanical Works, and Supply & Installation of a Reverse Osmosis
(RO) Treatment Plant for the EMMINO Kebele Water Supply Project in Elidar
Woreda, Afa Region

Grant No.: IDA-E0120
RFB Reference No.: ET-MOWE-562674-CW-RFB
1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank
toward the cost of the Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project, and intends to
apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Civil Works, Supply &
Installation of Pipes & Fittings, Supply & Installation of Electromechanical Works, and Supply
& Installation of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Treatment Plant for the EMMINO Kebele Water
Supply Project in Elidar Woreda, Afar Region.
2. The Ministry of Water and Energy now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Civil
Works, Supply & Installation of Pipes & Fittings, Supply & Installation of Electromechanical
Works, and Supply & Installation of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Treatment Plant for the
EMMINO Kebele Water Supply Project in Elidar Woreda, Afar Region. The project site is
located 740KM from Addis Ababa to Elidar and additionally 26km asphalt beyond Elidar and
again a turn at Gewah 29km dry weather road. Or from Semera (capital of the region) 215km
of which 176km is asphalt and the remaining 39km dry weather. The Works is intended to be
completed within 240 (two hundred forty) calendar days.
The detailed evaluation and qualification criteria are set forth in the Request for Bids (RFB).
3. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids
(RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”
Seventh Edition dated September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all Bidders
as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Ministry of Water and
Energy, Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilient Project. The Request for Bids (RFB),
any clarifications and amendments, will be available on the Ministry's website:
https://mowe.gov.et/en/tenders . Therefore, interested bidders may obtain the bidding
documents in English from the above-mentioned website and are required to register by
completing the Bidder Registration Form at the Ministry of Water and Energy at the address
specified below.
5. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 28 August 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly
opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to
attend at the address below on 28 August 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

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6. All Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration, using the form provided in
Section IV (Bidding Forms).
7. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose
information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award
Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
8. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Ministry of Water and Energy
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoA-GW4R)
Haile G/Selassie Avenue Road
Around 22 Mazoria, next to Capital Hotel
Floor 1st Floor, Room number: 112
Mr. Kasahun Beyene / Mr. Mulata Chimdessa
Telephone: +251911125319 / +251911817388
kasbey65@gmail.com and copy to: mulatachimdesa@gmail.com

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project
Contract Title: Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review,
Supply and Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for (Lot 1-Baha-
Miyo, Lot -2 Harallo-Dire &Lot-3 Liso- Dillo Woredas ) RPS in Borena Zone,
Oromia National Regional Sate.

Grant No.: IDA-E0120
RFB Reference No.: ET-MOWE - PIT-562727-CW-RFB
1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank
toward the cost of the Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project and intends to
apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Civil Works, Supply and
Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review, Supply and Installation of
Electromechanical Equipment for (Lot 1-Baha-Miyo, Lot -2 Harallo-Dire &Lot-3 Liso-
Dillo Woredas ) RPS in Borena Zone, Oromia National Regional Sate.
2. The Ministry of Water and Energy now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Civil
Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review, Supply and
Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for (Lot 1-Baha-Miyo, Lot -2 Harallo-Dire
&Lot-3 Liso- Dillo Woredas ) RPS in Borena Zone, Oromia National Regional Sate.
3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using a Request for
Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”
July 2016 updated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all Bidders as
defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from The Ministry of Water and
Energy and inspect the bidding document during office hours between 9:00 am to 4:00pm at
the address given below paragraph 9.
5. The bidding document in English may be obtained and downloaded by interested eligible
Bidders upon registration through the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IUWEM76GuxAEVRk-
zzV9nACq_e3J8VTO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102433196788588305192&rtpof=true&sd=tr
ue and download the bidding document ,Request for clarification response and amendment to
the bidding document accessing the link: https://mowe.gov.et/en/tenders in the folder named:
ET-MOWE - PIT-562727-CW-RFB
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on Paragraph 9 on or before September 22,2026,
2:00pm. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be
publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who
chooses to attend at the address below paragraph 9 on September 22,2025,2:30pm.

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration only using the form in the
bidding document issued to the bidders. A bid Security Declaration must be submitted for each
Lot. Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review, Supply and
Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for (Lot 1-Baha-Miyo, Lot -2 Harallo-Dire
&Lot-3 Liso- Dillo Woredas ) RPS in Borena Zone, Oromia National Regional Sate. The
Bid-Security shall be in the form of Form of Bid-Securing Declaration using a Form of
Form of Bid-Securing Declaration in Section IV, Bidding.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose
information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award
Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Ministry of Water and Energy
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project
Attention: Mr. Kassahun Beyene-Project Coordinator
Mr. Kejela Fufa/Senior Procurement Specialist
Address: Haile G/Silase Avenue, around 22 Mazoria,
next to Capital Hotel, Floor/ Room number: 1 st Floor Room No:112
City: Addis Ababa
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Telephone: +251911125319 /+251911079767
E-mail address: kasbey65@gmail.com and
copy to: dawakajela@gmail.com

Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project
Contract Title: Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review,
Supply and Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for Olgabissa
(Yabello Woreda) in Borena Zone, Oromia National Regional State

Grant No.: IDA-E0120
RFB Reference No.: ET-MOWE - PIT-562728-CW-RFB
1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank
toward the cost of the Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project and intends to
apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Civil Works, Supply and
Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review, Supply and Installation of
Electromechanical Equipment for Olgabissa (Yabello Woreda) in Borena Zone, Oromia
National Regional State
2. The Ministry of Water and Energy now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Civil
Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review, Supply and
Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for Olgabissa (Yabello Woreda) in Borena
Zone, Oromia National Regional State
3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using a Request for
Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”
July 2016 updated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all Bidders as
defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from The Ministry of Water and
Energy and inspect the bidding document during office hours between 9:00 am to 4:00pm at
the address given below paragraph 9.
5. The bidding document in English may be obtained and downloaded by interested eligible
Bidders upon registration through the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IUWEM76GuxAEVRk-
zzV9nACq_e3J8VTO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102433196788588305192&rtpof=true&sd=tr
ue and download the bidding document accessing the link:
https://mowe.gov.et/en/tenders in the folder named: ET-MOWE - PIT-562728-CW-RFB
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on Paragraph 9 on or before September 22,2026,
2:00pm. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be
publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who
chooses to attend at the address below paragraph 9 on September 22,2025,2:30pm.
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration only in the form of Form of
Bid-Securing Declaration using a Form of Form of Bid-Securing Declaration in Section IV,
Bidding document issued for Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings,

Design Review, Supply and Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for Olgabissa
(Yabello Woreda) in Borena Zone, Oromia National Regional State.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose
information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award
Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Ministry of Water and Energy
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project
Attention: Mr. Kassahun Beyene-Project Coordinator
Mr. Kejela Fufa/Senior Procurement Specialist
Address: Haile G/Silase Avenue, around 22 Mazoria,
next to Capital Hotel, Floor/ Room number: 1 st Floor Room No:112
City: Addis Ababa
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Telephone: +251911125319 /+251911079767
E-mail address: kasbey65@gmail.com and
copy to: dawakajela@gmail.com

INVITATION TO BID

The Ministry of Water and Energy Workers Cooperative hereby invites eligible and qualified bidders to participate in a competitive bidding process for the lease, management, and operation of a rooms on a newly constructed G+1 commercial building located within the Ministry of Water and Energy compound. The building comprises different-sized rooms on the ground and first floors, which are available for lease for suitable commercial activities.

1. Bid Document Purchase

Interested bidders may obtain the bidding document upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ETB 1,000.00 (One Thousand Birr). Room no 219 at the Ministry compound

The payment shall be deposited into the following account:

Account Name: Ministry of Water and Energy Workers Cooperative

Account Number: 1000559192213

2. Bid Submission Deadline

Completed bid documents shall be submitted to the designated office of the Ministry of Water and Energy Workers Cooperative no later than: Date: August 30, 2026, Time: Before 2:00 PM, Room No 219

Bids submitted after the stated deadline shall not be accepted.

3. Bid Opening

The bid opening shall take place on the same date immediately after the submission deadline:

Date: August 30, 2026, Time: 2:30 PM, Venue: Ministry of Water and Energy Compound

Bidders or their authorized representatives may attend the bid opening.

4. Bid Validity

The bid shall remain valid for 90 calendar days from the bid submission deadline.

5. Right of the Cooperative

The Ministry of Water and Energy Workers Cooperative reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of the bid, in accordance with the applicable bidding requirements and without being obliged to accept the lowest or any bid. 

Ministry of Water and Energy Workers Cooperative, Contact Person Genene Ambelu 

Tell: 0993158972 e-mail- genenehaile72@yahoo.com

Notice of Change in  Bid submission location for  Procurements of Six (6) Field Vehicles (5 seats) Hybrid Double Cabin Pick-Up, and One (1) Cargo Crane Truck 6x4 loading Capacity 6T

AMMENDMENT TO
Request for Bids
Small Works

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project
Contract Title: Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review, Supply and
Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for Olgabissa (Yabello Woreda) in
Borena Zone, Oromia National Regional State

Grant No.: IDA-E0120
RFB Reference No.: ET-MOWE - PIT-562728-CW-RFB
5. The bidding document in English may be obtained and downloaded by interested eligible Bidders upon
registration through the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IUWEM76GuxAEVRk-
zzV9nACq_e3J8VTO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102433196788588305192&rtpof=true&sd=true and
download the bidding document accessing the link:
https://mowe.gov.et/en/tenders in the folder named: ET-MOWE - PIT-562728-CW-RFB
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on Paragraph 9 on or before October 5 ,2026, 2:00pm.
Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the
presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address
below paragraph 9 on October 5,2026,2:30pm.
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration only in the form of Form of Bid-
Securing Declaration using a Form of Form of Bid-Securing Declaration in Section IV, Bidding
document issued for Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review,
Supply and Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for Olgabissa (Yabello Woreda) in Borena
Zone, Oromia National Regional State.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on
the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial
Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Ministry of Water and Energy
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project
Attention: Mr. Kassahun Beyene-Project Coordinator
Mr. Kejela Fufa/Senior Procurement Specialist
Address: Haile G/Silase Avenue, around 22 Mazoria,
next to Capital Hotel, Floor/ Room number: 1 st Floor Room No:112
City: Addis Ababa
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Telephone: +251911125319 /+251911079767
E-mail address: kasbey65@gmail.com and
copy to: dawakajela@gmail.com

AMENDMENT TO

Request for Bids
Small Works
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Name of Project: Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project
Contract Title: Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review,
Supply and Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for (Lot 1-Baha-
Miyo, Lot -2 Harallo-Dire &Lot-3 Liso- Dillo Woredas ) RPS in Borena Zone,
Oromia National Regional Sate.

Grant No.: IDA-E0120
RFB Reference No.: ET-MOWE - PIT-562727-CW-RFB
To all bidders,
It is to be recalled that the above mentioned bid was advertised on Ethiopian Hearld on August
14,2026.Due to inconveniences please note the following amendment.
5. The bidding document in English may be obtained and downloaded by interested eligible
Bidders upon registration through the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IUWEM76GuxAEVRk-
zzV9nACq_e3J8VTO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102433196788588305192&rtpof=true&sd=tr
ue and download the bidding document ,Request for clarification response and amendment to
the bidding document accessing the link: https://mowe.gov.et/en/tenders in the folder named:
ET-MOWE - PIT-562727-CW-RFB
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on Paragraph 9 on or before October 5,2026,
2:00pm. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be
publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who
chooses to attend at the address below paragraph 9 on October 5,2026,2:30pm.
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration only using the form in the
bidding document issued to the bidders. A bid Security Declaration must be submitted for each
Lot. Civil Works, Supply and Installation of Pipes and Fittings, Design Review, Supply and
Installation of Electromechanical Equipment for (Lot 1-Baha-Miyo, Lot -2 Harallo-Dire
&Lot-3 Liso- Dillo Woredas ) RPS in Borena Zone, Oromia National Regional Sate. The
Bid-Security shall be in the form of Form of Bid-Securing Declaration using a Form of
Form of Bid-Securing Declaration in Section IV, Bidding.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose
information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award
Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):

Ministry of Water and Energy
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project
Attention: Mr. Kassahun Beyene-Project Coordinator
Mr. Kejela Fufa/Senior Procurement Specialist
Address: Haile G/Silase Avenue, around 22 Mazoria,
next to Capital Hotel, Floor/ Room number: 1 st Floor Room No:112
City: Addis Ababa
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Telephone: +251911125319 /+251911079767
E-mail address: kasbey65@gmail.com and
copy to: dawakajela@gmail.com

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

Request for Bids

Works

(Two-envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification)

Employer: Ministry of Water and Energy

Project:  Ethiopia Flood Management Project

Contract title: Construction of Amibara Right side embankment works at Awash River Basin in two lots

Country: Ethiopia

Grant No.: IDA-E1240

RFB No: ET-MOWE-555057-CW-RFB

Issued on: September 3, 2026

1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Flood Management Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of Amibara Right Side Embankment Works at Awash River Basin in Two Lots.
2. The Ministry of Water and Energy now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of Amibara Right Side Embankment Works at Awash River Basin in Two Lots. The Works comprise the construction of approximately 60 km of right-side flood protection embankment along the Awash River, including, as applicable, site clearance, excavation, earthworks, embankment construction, construction of culverts and crossings, siphons, drainage structures, and other associated civil works as specified in the Bidding Documents. The project site is located in the Amibara area of Afar Regional State, Middle Awash, approximately 250 km from Addis Ababa, around the Melka Sedi and Melka Werer areas, adjacent to the Middle Awash Sugar Plantation Farm, along the right bank of the Awash River. The Works are divided into the following two lots:

1. Lot I: Amibara Right Bank Embankment Construction Contract (Chainage 0+200  to 35+100); and
2. Lot II: Amibara Right Bank Embankment Construction Contarct (Chainage 35+100 to 60+000).

Key Qualification Requirements: Bidders shall meet the qualification requirements specified in the Bidding Document, including the following minimum requirements:

• General Experience: At least 10 years of construction experience as a prime contractor, JV member, subcontractor, or management contractor (from 1 January 2016).
• Specific Experience: Between 1 January 2020 and the bid submission deadline, completion of:

• Lot I: One similar contract of USD 50 million or two contracts of USD 30 million each.
• Lot II: One similar contract of USD 35 million or two contracts of USD 20 million each.
• Similar works include flood protection embankments, dyke works, irrigation earthen dams, and large-scale earthworks with masonry structures.

• Financial Capability: Minimum available financial resources of USD 8.0 million (ETB 1.2 billion) for Lot I and USD 5.6 million (ETB 850 million) for Lot II.
• Average Annual Construction Turnover: Minimum USD 60 million for Lot I and USD 42 million for Lot II, calculated over the last five years.

The construction period for each Lot is 450 calendar days. A Bidder may bid for more than one Lot; however, no Bidder shall be awarded more than one Lot. Where a Bidder achieves the highest combined rated and financial evaluation for multiple Lots, only one Lot will be awarded in accordance with the Bidding Document.. A margin of domestic preference shall apply to eligible domestic Bidders in accordance with the provisions specified in the Bidding Documents and the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

3. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing, Seventh Edition, September 2025” (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60% and for the Bid cost: 40%.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopian Flood Management Project - Management Unit, Attention to Mr. Temesgen Ketema and Mr. Biruk Haileyesues, and inspect the Bidding Documents during office hours from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon and from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Addis Ababa local time, Monday to Friday, at the address given below.
6. The Bidding Documents in English will be made available to interested eligible Bidders free of charge and may be obtained/downloaded from the Ministry of Water and Energy website: https://www.mowe.gov.et/en/resource_types/procurement-files-. Bidders who intend to participate in the bidding process shall register at the address below before submitting their Bids.

The Bidding Documents and any subsequent clarifications or addenda, will be published on the above Ministry website. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the relevant source for any amendments, clarifications, or additional information issued during the bidding period.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before October 22, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Ethiopian Local Time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID,” and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on October 22, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. Ethiopian Time or immediately after the deadline time for submission of bids. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
8. All Bids must be accompanied by the following:

(i) Bid Security in the following amount and currency:

• Lot I: ETB 80,000,000.00 (ETB Eighty Million) or US$ 500,000.00 (US$ Five Hundred Thousand);
• Lot II: ETB 54,000,000.00 (ETB Fifty-Four Million) or US$ 340,000.00 (US$ Three Hundred Forty Thousand).

The Bid Security shall be in the form of an Unconditional Bank Guarantee or Certified Payment Order (CPO) in the name of the Ministry of Water and Energy, in accordance with the requirements specified in the Bidding Documents.

(ii) Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and/or Sexual Harassment (SH) Declaration; &

(iii) Local Labour Method Statement.

9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
10. The address referred to above is:

Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE)
Ethiopian Flood Management Project – Management Unit

Attention: Mr. Temesgen Ketema, Project Management Unit Coordinator

Haile Gebresilasie Avenue, Ministry Building, Ground Floor, Room No. 01

Telephone: +251 116626325

Email: temesgenketemae@gmail.com and birukako2000@gmail.com

Website: Ministry of Water and Energy – https://www.mowe.gov.et/

Interested bidders can register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Pyr8NVD67a

 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia