Design, Supply, Installation, and O&M of Integrated Solar PV Streetlight System for Selected Roadways in Liberia Phase II
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP) Phase 2 | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: LR-RREA-532407-GO-RFB
This is a supplies contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Liberia, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 10, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for the supply of goods in the infrastructure sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Request for Bids
Plant
Design, Supply and Installation
Two-envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification
Employer: Rural and Renewable Energy Agency
Project: Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project II (LESSAP II)
Contract title: Procurement of Design, Supply, Installation, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Integrated Solar PV Streetlight System for Selected Roadways in Liberia
Country: Liberia
Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: 76120/TF-C5131
RFB No: LR-RREA-532407-GO-RFB
Issued on: June 29, 2026
1. The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for Procurement of Design, Supply, Installation, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Integrated Solar PV Streetlight System for Selected Roadways in Liberia
“For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.”
2. The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Design, Supply, Installation, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Integrated Solar PV Streetlight System for Selected Roadways in Liberia. The implementation period shall be eight (8) months, comprising six (6) months for design, supply and installation, plus two (2) months for testing, commissioning, Inspection and Verification, and major/minor defect corrections, followed by twenty-four (24) months for warranty, after-sales service, and O&M. A margin of preference shall not be applicable to this contract.
3. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 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 to the Technical (rated) criteria and non-price factors shall carry a weighting of seventy percent (70%), while the Bid Price shall carry a weighting of thirty percent (30%) in determining the Most Advantageous Bid
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Rural and Renewable Energy Agency, Procurement Department (augustinem@rrealiberia.org, tenniej@rrealiberia.org ) and inspect the bidding document during office hours indicated below, on working days from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm GMT at the address given below.
6. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Fifty United States Dollars (US$ 150.00). The method of payment will be a direct payment into Rural Energy Fund Account No: 53030030000064 Swift Code No. UNAFLRLM held with United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia or at the Finance Department of RREA and submitting the payment advice as evidence to collect the Bidding Documents. An additional amount will be charged for deliveries by courier
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 10.00 AM on 10th August 2026. 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 10th August 2026 at 10.00 AM. 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 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 a Bid Security of Twenty Five Thousand (USD 25,000) United States Dollars.
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(es) referred to above are: .
For bid clarification purposes: The employer’s address is Attention: Stephen V. Potter, Sr. Title/position: Deputy Executive Director for Programs Old LEC Substation, Newport Street, Monrovia, LiberiaEmail address: Electronic mail address: stephenp@rrealiberia.org cc: theophilusk@rrealiberia.org augustinem@rrealiberia.org; tenniej@rrealiberia.org; info@rrealiberia.org | For Bid submission purposes only, The Employer’s address is: Attention: Samuel B, Nagbe Jr. ( Executive Director Street Address: Old LEC Substation, Newport Street, Monrovia |
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on June 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00454214. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP) Phase 2
Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP) Phase 2 has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Finance & Banking, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for Liberia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP) Phase 2 in Liberia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Liberia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00454214 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 10, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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