Published: October 25, 2025
Deadline for Submission: October 31, 2025
Location: Nyaladi Shambung Community, Yorro Local Government Area,
Taraba State, Nigeria
Organization: Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF)
Project Type: Construction / Borehole / Water & Sanitation
About WACHEF
The Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation
(WACHEF) is a leading non-governmental organization (NGO) registered
in Nigeria. Since its establishment in 2001 and subsequent registration with
the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT/No 19194) in 2005, WACHEF has
been dedicated to improving the health, social welfare, and empowerment of women
and children across Nigeria.
WACHEF collaborates with public institutions, private
entities, and development partners to promote accountability, good
governance, and equitable access to quality healthcare and social services
for vulnerable communities.
RFQ Overview
With funding support from ActionAid Nigeria under the
Local Rights Programme (LRP), WACHEF invites qualified and reputable
contractors to submit quotations for the:
Construction of a Handpump Borehole
Location: Nyaladi Shambung Community, Yorro LGA, Taraba State
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for completing
all technical and construction activities necessary to deliver a fully
functional handpump borehole. The scope includes:
- Conducting
a hydrogeological survey and site selection
- Drilling
and casing of the borehole
- Installation
of handpump system
- Construction
of concrete platform, drainage channel, and aprons
- Water
quality testing
- Final painting,
finishing, and site clean-up
A detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and technical
specifications are included in the RFQ package.
Eligibility Requirements
Interested contractors must include the following documents
in their submission:
- Valid Certificate
of Incorporation (CAC Registration)
- Tax
Identification Number (TIN) and Tax Clearance Certificates for
the last three (3) years
- Evidence
of similar borehole or water project works completed in the last
three (3) years (attach award or completion certificates)
- Proof
of ownership or access to drilling equipment and related machinery
- Office
address in Taraba State or proof of verifiable experience working in
rural Taraba communities
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be assessed based on:
- Compliance
with the technical specifications and BoQ
- Cost-effectiveness
and value for money
- Experience
and technical expertise
- Availability
of appropriate equipment
- Proposed
project completion timeline
Only contractors meeting both technical and financial
requirements will be contacted.
Project Timeline
The handpump borehole construction must be completed within
21 days from the date of contract signing.
Payment Terms
- 50%
upon contract signing and mobilization to site
- 50%
upon successful completion, inspection, and certification by WACHEF
Payments will be processed within seven (7) working days
after fulfilling the stated conditions.
Standards and Quality
Assurance
All works must comply with national rural water supply
standards.
WACHEF reserves the right to inspect, verify, and reject any substandard
work at any stage of implementation.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible contractors should submit their
quotations electronically to:
procurementwachef@gmail.com
CC: wachefnigeria@gmail.com
Email Subject: RFQ – Construction of Handpump
Borehole (Yorro LGA, Taraba)
Deadline: All quotations must be received within
five (5) working days from this publication (latest by October 31, 2025).
Late submissions will not be considered.
Enquiries &
Clarifications
For further information, please contact:
Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF)
Taraba State, Nigeria
Email: wachefnigeria@gmail.com
.