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Republic Of Liberialiberia Airport Authority (laa)international Competitive Bidding (icb)

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SECTION I: INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), pursuant to the Public Procurement and Concessions Act (PPCA) of 2010 (as amended), invites eligible international firms, consortia, or joint ventures to submit sealed bids for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement for the development, rehabilitation, and management of:

  • James Spriggs Payne Airport (JSPA), Monrovia
  • Harper Airport, Maryland County
  • Greenville Airport, Sinoe County
  • Zwedru Airport, Grand Gedeh County
  • Voinjama Airport (Tenebu Field), Lofa County

SECTION II: PROJECT BACKGROUND

This ICB aims to attract private sector financing and expertise for the rehabilitation, development, and management of airport infrastructure and operations, and to facilitate the launch of domestic and regional airline services by the selected bidder. The project shall be executed under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) structure for a period of ten (10) years.

The airline launch will be implemented at no direct cost to the investment capital, and the revenues generated by the airport from the domestic and regional airline operations and other source of income will be applied to offset the total capital investment over the BOT period.

SECTION III: SCOPE OF WORK

The selected bidder shall finance, design, rehabilitate, construct, equip, and manage the following components:

A. James Spriggs Payne Airport (JSPA):

  • Rehabilitation of the runway, including turning pads at both ends per ICAO standards.
  • Concrete rehabilitation of the tarmac, compliant with ICAO specifications.
  • Runway and tarmac markings, in accordance with ICAO standards.
  • Procurement and installation of Air Traffic Control Tower equipment.
  • Procurement and repair of Fire & Safety equipment, including firefighting and rescue apparatus.
  • Modification of the existing terminal building, to meet regional travel and security requirements.
  • Procurement of aviation security and operational equipment, including baggage scanners, CCTV systems, and communications.
  • Completion of perimeter fencing and installation of signage, both airside and landside.

    • B. Harper, Greenville, Zwedru, and Voinjama Airports:

  • Pavement of runways and ramps at all four airports.
  • Construction of a new terminal at Harper Airport.
  • Rehabilitation of existing terminals at Greenville, Zwedru, and Voinjama Airports.
  • Installation of perimeter fencing using chain-link with concrete pillars for security compliance.

    • SECTION IV: PROCUREMENT STRUCTURE

    • The contract shall be structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Investment Agreement under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, valid for 10 years.
    • The selected bidder will bear the full cost of the infrastructure investment upfront.
    • The launch of domestic and regional airline operations by the bidder is mandatory.
    • At the end of the contract term, all upgraded facilities and operational responsibilities shall revert to the Government of Liberia through the Liberia Airport Authority.
    • The Bidding Documents may be obtained by interested and eligible bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Thousand United States Dollars (US$ 1,000.00). Payment shall be made by cashier’s check or direct bank deposit to the designated account of the Liberia Airport Authority. Upon presentation of proof of payment, the Bidding Documents may be collected in person at the Office of the Procurement Unit, Liberia Airport Authority, James Spriggs Payne Airport, Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia, during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time).

    SECTION V: BIDDER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Eligible bidders must demonstrate the following:

  • Legal status: Must be a legally registered entity in the country of origin and eligible to conduct business in Liberia.
  • Technical capacity: Proven experience in airport infrastructure development, management, and PPP operations.
  • Financial capacity: Evidence of capacity to mobilize capital for a project of this scale (e.g., audited financials, bank guarantees).
  • Project delivery record: At least two similar PPP infrastructure projects successfully completed within the last 10 years.
  • Airline operational plan: Feasibility of proposed domestic/regional airline launch, including aircraft sourcing and route plans.

    • SECTION VI: SUBMISSION OF BIDS

    Interested bidders must submit a comprehensive bid containing:

    • Technical Proposal (project plan, methodology, timeline)
    • Financial Proposal (investment structure, expected return, BOT terms)
    • Proof of legal incorporation and registration
    • Experience and references
    • Draft investment and PPP framework (optional but encouraged)

    Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
    Bid Submission Address:
    Liberia Airport Authority – Procurement Unit
    James Spriggs Payne Airport
    Tubman Boulevard, Sinkor, Monrovia
    Email (for inquiries): shadrach.momolu@robairport.com and emmanuel.taplah@robairport.com

    SECTION VII: EVALUATION CRITERIA

    Bids shall be evaluated using the following weighted criteria:

    CriteriaWeightTechnical Feasibility20%Financial Strength & Proposal30%PPP & BOT Experience10%Airline Launch & Operation Plan30%Local Content & Capacity Building10%