• Proven and extensive experience in multidisciplinary management audits of large infrastructure projects, including contract management, governance performance, and institutional efficiency, among others.
• At least five (5) similar assignments successfully completed in the last ten (10) years, accompanied by operational experience in the fields of engineering advisory, management audit, or infrastructure programme evaluation.
•  Proven track record in working with public sector clients, regulatory bodies, or international donors on governance, procurement, and performance audits.
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills with the capacity to deliver within tight deadlines and in multicultural environments

Eligible Consulting firms are invited to:

• Obtain and review the request for Proposals (RFP) document.  (Detailed information on the assignment is contained in the RFP Document.)
• Attend the Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled on 24th April 2026, 09:00hrs, South Africa Standard Time
• Submit a Technical and Financial Proposal in accordance with the instructions provided in the RFP.

Key details:

• RFP Issue Date: Sunday,12th April 2026
• Pre-Bid Meeting: Friday, 24th April 2026, 09:00hrs, South African Standard Time in Sandton, Republic of South Africa (Virtual Attendance will be available – Prior Arrangement to be made)
• Deadline for Submission: 24th May 2026, 12:00hrs, South African Standard Time
• Bid Validity Period: 120 days from the deadline for submission
• RFP Document: The RFP document can be requested via email at procurement@lhwc.org.ls or obtained in hard copy from the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission Secretariat Office, 5th Floor, Standard Lesotho Bank Tower, Kingsway Road, Maseru, Lesotho, at a cost of USD 250/M4,000 per set or equivalent.  

RFP Payment should be made into the following account:

Account Name: Lesotho Highlands Water Commission

Bank: Standard Bank

Account No: 042039401

Branch Code: 005633

Swift Code: SBZAZAJJXXX

Evidence of payment should accompany the request for RFP documents.

Firms must submit a signed declaration confirming:

• A conflict-free relationship with LHWC, LHDA, and LHDA Service Providers. In particular, Bidders or their business Associates must not have current or prior contracts with LHWC/LHDA or LHDA Service Providers in the past fifteen (15) years.
• Compliance with all legal and professional requirements outlined in the RFP.
• Tax compliance in their Country of origin.
• Freedom to Operate: must not subject to any trade sanctions, embargoes, blacklists, procurement debarments, or restrictions—whether issued by multilateral development banks (e.g., the World Bank, AfDB), national governments, or international regulatory bodies—that would prevent the bidder from lawfully executing any part of the assignment in Lesotho, South Africa, or under international law.
• Legal Standing and Good Faith: must declare that they are not engaged in any litigation or investigation by regulatory authorities that may materially impair their ability to deliver this assignment. A Bidder must confirm that they are in good standing with all regulatory and licensing bodies in their country of registration and in Lesotho/South Africa (if applicable).
• No Conflicts with International Sanctions Regimes: Neither the bidder, directors, shareholders, affiliates, nor any party to this proposal, appear on: The United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, The U.S. OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Sanctions List, The EU Consolidated List of Sanctions, The African Union Sanctions List, any blacklist maintained by the Lesotho or South African government.
• No Unethical Relationships: confirm that neither the firm, consortium members, subcontractors, nor any of its employees, shareholders/partners or representatives have engaged or will engage in any unethical, improper, or corrupt relationship, agreement, or arrangement—directly or indirectly—with any employees, officials, agents, or representatives of the LHWP, including but not limited to bribery, facilitation payments, nepotism, or any form of conflict of interest.
• Financial stability and possession of the necessary financial resources to undertake and successfully complete the services required under the LHWP Management Audit assignment, and possess the financial capacity to mobilize and support the proposed team for this assignment without requiring advance payments beyond the agreed terms.
• Not undergoing bankruptcy, insolvency, or financial reorganization.
• Not been the subject of any legal or regulatory action that could compromise the financial viability.
•  Acknowledge that any misrepresentation regarding our financial capacity will be grounds for disqualification or contract termination.

Incomplete, late, or non-compliant submissions will be disqualified.

Please send inquiries and confirmation of attendance to the pre-bid meeting to:

Ms. Helen T. Buluma

Commission Secretary

Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC)

Email: procurement@lhwc.org.ls  

• The Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC), acting under the authority granted in Article 9, Paragraph 10 of the 1986 Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Treaty and as expanded in LHWP Protocol VI, invites eligible and qualified consulting firms to submit proposals for the provision of professional services to conduct a Management Audit of LHWP.
• The LHWC, the designated bilateral oversight body for the LHWP, has resolved to undertake a structured, multi-packaged management audit to evaluate the Project’s governance performance, contract management, and related institutional efficiency across the LHWP implementation framework.
• The review is intended to assess the efficiency of governance structures at all levels, institutional arrangements, contract management, and supervision frameworks at the project implementation level, and to make recommendations for improvement.

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