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GWI to spend over $160M to drill new water wells in Regions 1, 8 & 9
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) is preparing to spend approximately $163 million to drill potable water wells in communities in Regions One, Eight and Nine.
Bids which opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) revealed that wells will be drilled at Warapoka and Kariako in Region One (estimated $51 million); Karaudarnau, Region Nine ($19 million); Red Hill and Hobodeiah, Region One ($55 million); and at Paramakatoi, Region Eight ($38 million).
The sum of $1.5 billion was approved for hinterland water supply under the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation in this year’s budget.
During the presentation of this year’s budget, Senior Minister with the responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh disclosed that last year over 90 wells were completed along with improvements to water distribution systems in the hinterland in areas such as Kumaka, Kato, and Aishalton.
In 2026, he noted that the government will provide access to water to over 37,000 hinterland residents through key interventions such as construction of new wells and water distribution systems, and deploying solar PV systems to enhance reliability and reduce operating cost.
“Procure and install electromechanical components and critical spares to ensure operational reliability and long-term sustainability of existing systems. Procure and install water treatment systems to address high iron content and salinity across hinterland townships and villages,” he explained.
Below are the companies and their bids:
Guyana Water Inc.
Drilling of Potable Water Wells at Warapoka & Kariako, Region One.
| Bidder | Amount Tendered |
| R. Kissoon Contracting Service | $53,900,000 |
| Manohar Services | $50,272,000 |
| Monarch Investments | $47,040,000 |
| Expert Builders & Supplies Contractors | $54,400,000 |
| Karnassa Investment Inc. | $49,982,000 |
| Hubbards Licensed Customs Brokerage & Logistics Firm | $51,530,000 |
| Morris Jeffrey Enterprise | $50,184,000 |
| NP Contracting & Transportation Services | $46,940,000 |
Drilling of Potable Water Wells at Karaudarnau, Region Nine.
| Bidder | Amount Tendered |
| Lerge Engineering | $18,637,180 |
| Monarch Investments | $18,790,000 |
| NP Contracting & Transportation Services | $18,670,000 |
| Faldhari Singh and Son Contracting Services | $15,970,000 |
| Monohar Services | $19,846,000 |
| R.Kissoon Contracting Service | $18,690,000 |
| Expert Builders & Supplies Contractors | $18,680,000 |
| Hubbards Licensed Customs Brokerage & Logistics Firm | $16,195,000 |
| Karnassa Investment Incorporated | $19,826,000 |
| Excellent Construction Vision | $17,480,000 |
| Titanium Engineering and Construction Co.Inc. | $23,030,000 |
| C.Jorree Farming & Contracting Services | $18,685,000 |
| CK Construction & Transportation Services Inc. | $17,013,400 |
| A and E Construction, Supplies and Services | $17,742,000 |
| Delz General Construction & electrical Services | $18,995,000 |
Drilling of Potable Water Well at Red Hill & Hobodeiah, Region One.
| Bidder | Amount Tendered |
| NP Contracting & Transportation Services | $53,920,000 |
| Fabra Enterprise Inc | $55,000,000 |
| Manohar Services | $55,412,000 |
| Expert Builders and Supplies Contractors | $53,840,000 |
| Karnassa Investment Inc. | $52,982,000 |
| Cutting Enterprise | $54,440,000 |
| R. Kissoon Contracting Service | $55,040,000 |
| Hubbards Licensed Customs Brokerage and Logistics Firm | $51,350,000 |
| A & E Construction, Supplies and Services | $54,284,000 |
| Monarch Investments | $53,540,000 |
Installation and Drilling of Well for Water Supply System in Paramakatoi, Region Eight.
| Bidder | Amount Tendered |
| Manohar Services | $38,340,000 |
| Karnassa Investment Incorporated | $37,856,000 |
| Alvin Chowramootoo Construction Services | $37,800,000 |
| Fabra Enterprise Inc | $40,000,000 |
| NK Engineering Services | $42,425,000 |
| Faldhari Singh and Son Contracting Services | $32,600,000 |
| Expert Builders & Supplies Contractors | $32,410,000 |
| Monarch Investments | $35,550,000 |
| Cedar Engineering | $37,206,000 |
| NP Contracting & Transportation Services | $35,330,000 |
| R.Kissoon Contracting Service | $33,010,000 |
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