Liberia has taken a major step toward strengthening its fisheries and aquaculture sector with the award of a multimillion-dollar construction contract under the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project. The contract for the reconstruction of the Klay Hatchery has been awarded to Monrovia-based contractor CONSTAR Inc., following a competitive international tender process.
The project forms part of a broader government and development partner effort to boost domestic fish production, improve food security, and create sustainable jobs across Liberia’s coastal and inland communities.
Contract Award Details
The contract award notice (Reference LR-NAFAA-472741-CW-RFB) was published on 3 February 2026, with the official notification of award issued earlier on 16 June 2025. The procurement was conducted through a Request for Bids (RFB) process financed by the International Development Association (IDA-V3100).
The contract has been signed at a value of USD 3,751,847.44, with implementation scheduled over a 12-month construction period.
Scope of the Reconstruction Project
The awarded tender focuses on the complete reconstruction and modernization of the Klay Hatchery, one of Liberia’s most important aquaculture facilities. The upgraded hatchery will serve as a central hub for fish breeding, seed production, and aquaculture training.
Key components of the project include
Rehabilitation of hatchery buildings and production facilities
Installation of modern water management and filtration systems
Expansion of fish breeding and nursery capacity
Upgrading of operational infrastructure and support facilities
Strengthening of technical capacity for aquaculture development
Once completed, the hatchery is expected to significantly increase the availability of high-quality fish fingerlings for fish farmers nationwide.
Competitive Procurement and Bidding Results
CONSTAR Inc. secured the contract after submitting the lowest evaluated compliant bid at USD 3.75 million, substantially below the competing bid of USD 6.57 million submitted by International Consolidated Contractors Offshore SAL of Lebanon.
Several bidders from Nigeria and Liberia were disqualified for failing to meet eligibility requirements, demonstrating the strict compliance and due diligence applied during the procurement process.
The winning company’s beneficial ownership declaration confirms Bashir Hammad as a major shareholder, holding more than 25% of shares in CONSTAR Inc.
Strategic Importance for Liberia’s Fisheries Industry
Fish is a primary source of protein for millions of Liberians, yet the country continues to rely heavily on imports to meet domestic demand. The reconstruction of the Klay Hatchery is therefore a cornerstone investment in Liberia’s long-term food security and blue economy strategy.
The project is expected to deliver wide-ranging benefits, including:
Increased domestic fish production capacity
Reduced reliance on imported fish and seafood products
Job creation across aquaculture and fisheries value chains
Improved livelihoods for coastal and rural communities
Strengthened resilience of the fisheries sector
The investment also aligns with broader regional efforts to promote sustainable fisheries management and marine resource protection.
About CONSTAR Inc.
CONSTAR Inc. is a Liberian construction firm with growing experience in infrastructure and donor-funded development projects. Winning this government contract positions the company as a key local partner in delivering large-scale public infrastructure and fisheries projects.
Next Steps and Future Outlook
With the contract now signed, construction activities are expected to begin immediately, with completion targeted within one year. Once operational, the upgraded Klay Hatchery will become a central pillar of Liberia’s fisheries modernization programme.
The awarded tender highlights the continued role of international financing and transparent procurement in supporting sustainable infrastructure and economic development in West Africa.
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