Introduction
Ethiopia has awarded a new infrastructure contract under the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project Phase Two (LLRP II), reinforcing its commitment to rural connectivity and climate-resilient development. The contract covers the construction of a gravel road in the Oromia Region, aimed at improving access, trade, and community resilience.
Contract Details and Scope
The contract award, published on 30 October 2025, is financed through the World Bank’s IDA-75190 programme and procured via a Request for Bids (RFB) process.
Key highlights:
Project - Livelihood Resilience Project Phase Two (P180076)
Contract Reference - ET-ORO-RPCU-456047-CW-RFB
Location - Gumbi Bordede Woreda, Gololicha Gari–Sama site, Oromia Region
Scope - Construction of a gravel road to improve rural connectivity
Contract Duration - 300 days
Contract Value - ETB 307,893,172.95
Award Notification Date - 16 July 2025
The road construction will enhance access to markets, healthcare, and essential services in one of Ethiopia’s climate-vulnerable lowland areas.
Winning Bidder and Tender Results
The contract was awarded to Tewdros Admasu General Contractor, based in Addis Ababa, after submitting the lowest evaluated bid.
Other evaluated bidders included:
Yatani Construction Enterprise - ETB 335,515,367.24
Gutema Firisa GC - ETB 665,074,546.02
Narucon Construction PLC - ETB 642,896,938.78
Harbu Engineering PLC - ETB 615,825,690.20
Zewedu Lema GC - ETB 705,115,622.13
Gindeberet GC - ETB 3,845,983,190.00
The competitive tender process highlights strong participation from Ethiopian construction firms in government-funded infrastructure projects.
Strategic Importance for Rural Development
The LLRP II initiative focuses on improving livelihoods in Ethiopia’s lowland regions, where communities face climate risks and limited infrastructure. The gravel road project is expected to:
Improve rural transport and mobility
Support agricultural value chains and market access
Strengthen climate resilience and economic opportunities
Enhance social services accessibility
Infrastructure investments like this play a critical role in Ethiopia’s broader rural development and poverty reduction strategy.
About the Winning Contractor
Tewdros Admasu GC is an Ethiopian construction company experienced in road and infrastructure development. This award further strengthens its presence in government-funded infrastructure and regional development projects.
Conclusion
With construction scheduled for completion within 300 days, the project will deliver long-term benefits to communities in Oromia Region. The contract award underscores continued investment in rural infrastructure as a foundation for resilience, economic growth, and sustainable development.
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