GWI to spend over $160M to drill new water wells in Regions 1, 8 & 9

Feb 17, 2026 News

(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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