In February 2026, the Republic of Suriname issued a Social Bond to finance eligible social expenditures and priority social projects. Under the Priority Social Projects Program, the Government of Suriname is implementing various residential development initiatives aimed at improving access to adequate and affordable housing. 

To support these initiatives, the Government intends to engage qualified engineering consultancy firms to provide Engineering Design and Construction Supervision Services for residential infrastructure development projects located throughout Suriname. The assignment aims to facilitate the development of essential infrastructure necessary to transform existing residential subdivisions into functional, accessible, and sustainable communities. 

The consultancy assignment covers five (5) separate Lots located in: 

• Lot 1 – Altona, Wanica 

• Lot 2 – Tempoca, Para 

• Lot 3 – De Hulp, Commewijne 

• Lot 4 – Maryshope, Coronie 

• Lot 5 – Wonoredjo, Marowijne 

Firms may express interest in one or more Lots. 

Scope of Services 

The Consultant will provide construction supervision and contract administration services for civil infrastructure works, including roads, drainage systems, culverts, and site preparation works. The services shall include quality assurance and compliance monitoring, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, progress reporting, and oversight of environmental, social, health, and safety (ESHS) requirements throughout the implementation period. 

The implementation period is three (3) months for design services, nine (9) months construction supervision, followed by a six (6) months Defects Notification Period (DNP), per lot. 

Selection Method 

Consultants will be selected using the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. 

Submission Requirements 

Interested firms must submit: 

• Letter of Interest (LOI). 

• Proof of legal status including Chamber of Commerce registration. 

• Company profile including evidence of similar assignments in the past 10 years. 

• Proven experience in roads, drainage, culverts, and housing development projects. 

• Description of organizational capacity and areas of specialization. 

• Evidence of relevant experience in Suriname or comparable environments. 

• Any other information demonstrating the firm’s qualifications and experience relevant to the assignment. 

All documentation must be submitted in English. 

Deadline and Contact 

Attn: Procurement Lead – Priority Social Projects Paramaribo, Suriname  

Expressions of Interest must be delivered by 23 November 2026  

Only Expressions of Interest submitted to the email address below will be considered and evaluated. 

Email: [email protected] 

Late submissions or submissions sent to any other email address will not be evaluated.