Est.
2003
Over 20 Years
in Service

Apia, Samoa  ·  Engineering & Management Consultants

Building
Samoa’s
Infrastructure
Future

Isikuki Punivalu & Associates Ltd has been Samoa’s trusted engineering and management consultancy since 2003 — delivering world-class infrastructure, environmental, and energy projects for government, international donors, and the private sector across the Pacific.

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Trusted by
World Bank Asian Development Bank USAID AusAID / DFAT European Union Government of Samoa United Nations
20+
Years in Operation
50+
Projects Completed
14
Years as World Bank PMU
6
Pacific Nations Served
“Client Needs Come First — IPA honours the talent, experience and dedication of our team to serve those needs.”
— IPA Company Philosophy
38
Years Engineering
Experience

// About IPA Ltd

Samoa’s Engineering & Management Consultancy

Isikuki Punivalu & Associates Ltd (IPA Ltd) was established in 2003 by Leiataua Isikuki Punivalu — formerly the longest-serving Director General of the Ministry of Works — to bring world-class engineering and project management expertise to Samoa’s growing infrastructure sector.

Over two decades, IPA has served as World Bank Project Management Unit, designed iconic national buildings, supervised critical infrastructure, and pioneered Samoa’s first waste-to-energy development. IPA is deeply versed in Samoan customs, village protocols, and matai systems — essential for timely community project delivery.

Professional Member, Institute of Professional Engineers Samoa
Chartered Engineer Member, Institution of Professional Engineers Australia
World Bank Procurement & Project Management Accredited
Experienced in ADB, AusAID, EU, USAID donor procedures

// What We Do

Comprehensive Engineering
& Management Services

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Infrastructure Design & Supervision

End-to-end design, construction supervision and contract administration.

  • Roads & Bridges
  • Water Supply & Drainage
  • Aviation Infrastructure
  • Buildings & Facilities
  • Seawalls & Coastal Structures
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Project Management

Full PMU services for large-scale donor-funded programmes.

  • PMU Establishment & Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Progress & Financial Reporting
  • Stakeholder Coordination
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Environmental Planning

Comprehensive environmental assessment meeting PUM Act and EIA Regulations.

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEAR)
  • Environmental Management Plans (EMP)
  • Due Diligence Reports
  • Climate Change Adaptation
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Tendering & Procurement

Complete tender packages compliant with World Bank, ADB, and GoS guidelines.

  • Tender Documentation & BOQ
  • Tender Evaluation Reports
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Arbitration Support
  • International Donor Compliance
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Energy & Climate Resilience

Unique waste-to-energy and climate adaptation expertise in Samoa.

  • Waste-to-Energy Project Development
  • Renewable Energy Advisory
  • V&A Assessment
  • Coastal Infrastructure Management
  • GEF / UNDP Project Preparation
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Cyclone Certificates & HR

Structural assessments and full human resource recruitment services.

  • Cyclone Structural Assessment
  • Building Code Compliance
  • Professional Staff Recruitment
  • Work Permits & Payroll
  • Administrative Support

// Tenders, Vacancies & Notices

IPA Tenders Portal

All tender notices, recruitment advertisements, drawings, and downloadable documents are published here. Interested parties are invited to visit this page regularly for updates. Documents may be downloaded free of charge.

✉ Tender Enquiries
info@ipa.com.ws
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View Notice

Browse active tenders, vacancies and general notices published below.

02

Download Documents

Click any document link to download tender documents, drawings or BOQs.

03

Prepare Submission

Review all requirements carefully. Note the closing date and submission address.

04

Submit & Enquire

Submit by the deadline to the address stated. Email us for clarifications.

Active Tenders 1
Vacancies & Recruitment 1
General Notices 1
Ref: IPA-T-2026-001  ·  W2NRG Apia Energy Centre
Expression of Interest — Civil & Structural Works, Apia Energy Centre, Tafaigata
Client: Waste to Energy Group Ltd  ·  Managed by: IPA Ltd
● Open New
Issued: 29 May 2026
Closes: TBA — Watch this page
Category: Civil & Structural Construction
Location: Tafaigata, Upolu, Samoa

IPA Ltd, as Project Manager for the W2NRG Apia Energy Centre, invites Expressions of Interest from qualified civil and structural contractors for works associated with the construction of the Apia Energy Centre pyrolysis facility at Tafaigata. Full tender documents including drawings, specifications, and Bill of Quantities will be released upon financial close. Interested contractors should register their interest now.

✉ Register Interest by Email 📄 EOI Notice (Coming Soon)
Enquiries: info@ipa.com.ws  ·  Tel: +685 7776021  ·  All enquiries to the Managing Director
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More Tenders Coming

Additional W2NRG and IPA project tenders will be published here as they are released. Check back regularly or email us to be notified.

Want to be notified of new tenders?

Send your company name, contact details, and areas of expertise to our office and we will notify you when relevant tenders are released.

Register for Notifications
💼 Vacancy  ·  Ref: IPA-V-2026-001
Civil Engineer / Project Engineer
Isikuki Punivalu & Associates Ltd  ·  Apia, Samoa
● Open
Posted: 29 May 2026
Closes: Until Filled
Type: Full-Time
Location: Apia, Samoa

IPA Ltd is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer to support growing project work including the W2NRG Apia Energy Centre and other infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will assist in design, supervision, tender preparation, and project reporting. Experience with donor-funded projects (World Bank, ADB) preferred. Samoan nationals encouraged to apply.

✉ Apply by Email 📄 Position Description (Coming Soon)
Send CV and cover letter to: info@ipa.com.ws  ·  Attention: Managing Director
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More Vacancies Coming

IPA will be recruiting across several disciplines as W2NRG and other projects progress. Check back regularly.

29 May 2026
IPA Tenders Portal Now Live

IPA Ltd has launched this online Tenders Portal as the official platform for publishing tender notices, recruitment advertisements, and downloadable project documents. Interested contractors, consultants, and job seekers are encouraged to visit this page regularly. All documents are available for free download.

29 May 2026
W2NRG Apia Energy Centre — Upcoming Tender Programme

IPA Ltd, as Project Manager for the W2NRG Apia Energy Centre, advises that a significant tender programme is in preparation for the construction and commissioning of the Tafaigata pyrolysis facility. Works packages will include civil and structural construction, mechanical and electrical installation, site preparation, environmental monitoring, and operational staffing. Contractors and consultants interested in any of these packages are invited to register their interest by emailing info@ipa.com.ws. Full tender documents will be published on this page as they become available.

29 May 2026
IPA Office Contact Details

All tender and recruitment enquiries should be directed to IPA Ltd at info@ipa.com.ws or by telephone on +685 7776021. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Samoa Time. The IPA office is located at The Tanoa Tusitala Villa, Mulinu'u Road, Apia.

// Active Projects — Live Updates

Current Projects

IPA publishes progress updates for active construction projects here. Clients, stakeholders, and community members can view the latest reports and download documents as projects advance.

Active Project  ·  Ref: IPA-P-2025-001
George & Mele Tavita Residence
Luatuanuu, Upolu, Samoa  ·  Engr: LIP  ·  Arch: SL
● Under Construction Commenced: December 2025
// Design Renderings
Tavita Residence — Original Design
Original Design Concept — Gold Timber Louvre Facade
Tavita Residence — Construction Design
Current Construction Design — Now Being Built On Site
// Project Overview

A two-storey residential homestead designed and engineered by IPA Ltd for George & Mele Tavita at Luatuanuu, Upolu. IPA is providing full design, engineering and construction supervision services for this project, which commenced on site in December 2025.

The project features a modern architectural design with accessibility provisions including a disability ramp. Construction has progressed through full substructure works and is now entering the superstructure phase with columns erected and the ground floor slab completed.

// Project Details
ClientGeorge & Mele Tavita
LocationLuatuanuu, Upolu
TypeTwo-Storey Residence
EngineerLeiataua Isikuki Punivalu
ArchitectSam Laliqavoka
StartedDecember 2025
StatusSuperstructure Phase
// Construction Progress
✅
Site Setup
Dec 2025
✅
Excavation
Dec 2025
✅
Substructure
Mar 2026
🔨
Superstructure
In Progress
🏠
Completion
TBA
// Progress Reports & Documents
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Progress Report No. 1 — Substructure
Photographic Progress Report  ·  March 2026  ·  18 pages  ·  PDF
Foundation, ground beams, slab, drainage & services — IPA Ltd (Engr: LIP, Arch: SL)
⬇ Download PDF
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Progress Report No. 2 — Superstructure
Columns, Beams & Upper Structure  ·  In Preparation
Coming Soon
ⓘ  Progress reports are prepared by IPA Ltd and updated as construction advances. Documents are provided for information purposes. For technical enquiries contact IPA at info@ipa.com.ws
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More Projects Coming

Additional IPA projects including W2NRG Apia Energy Centre works will be published here as they progress. Check back regularly for updates.

// Track Record

Selected Projects & Assignments

From World Bank infrastructure programmes to pioneering waste-to-energy development, IPA has delivered across every sector of Samoa’s development landscape — and beyond.

★ Landmark Achievement — A Pacific First
Waste to Energy Group Ltd · IPA Ltd · Apia, Samoa
W2NRG Apia Energy Centre — Waste-to-Energy Project Development

IPA is the founding consultancy behind Waste to Energy Group Ltd (W2NRG) and the Apia Energy Centre — the first waste-to-energy pyrolysis facility in Samoa. This is the most complex and innovative infrastructure development undertaken by any local consultancy in Samoa’s history.

IPA’s role spans the full project lifecycle: from the original Environmental Impact Assessment at Tafaigata, through company establishment, technology partner engagement (GGII, RenewCorp), regulatory compliance, and capital raise strategy for a USD 50 million investment under a signed Power Purchase Agreement.

◆ What Sets This Apart

No other local engineering consultancy in Samoa has conceived, developed and driven a waste-to-energy project from concept through regulatory approval to capital raise. IPA now manages the full W2NRG tender programme for construction and commissioning works.

USD 50M
Project Value
PPA ✓
Power Purchase Agreement
18mo
Delivery Timeline
#1
First in Samoa
EIA — Tafaigata Pyrolysis Facility
Company Establishment & Governance
Technology Partner Engagement
PUMA & FESA Regulatory Submissions
Capital Raise Strategy
Tender Programme Management
World Bank / Government of Samoa

Infrastructure Asset Management Project (Phases 1 & 2)

Project Management Unit for Samoa’s largest infrastructure programme covering airports, roads, coastal management and institutional strengthening. 1999–2013.

Project Management
World Bank / Government of Samoa

Post Tsunami Reconstruction Project

PMU for the relocation and rehabilitation of communities affected by the September 2009 Tsunami, providing infrastructure access to relocation sites across Upolu. 2011–2013.

Reconstruction
World Bank / Land Transport Authority

Climate Resilience West Coast Road & ERAP

Project Management Unit for two concurrent World Bank projects improving road climate resilience and enhancing road access across Samoa. 2013–2018.

Climate Resilience
Commonwealth Youth Games Company Ltd

Samoa Commonwealth Youth Games 2015

Project Manager for all venue preparation, athlete accommodations, sports facility upgrades, and procurement of goods and services for the Games.

Project Management
Samoa Red Cross Society

Samoa Red Cross Headquarters

Full design services including architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, quantity surveying and construction supervision for the new national HQ. 2012–2013.

Design & Supervision
Asian Development Bank

Samoa Infrastructure Strategic Plan

National Infrastructure Development Expert developing a comprehensive investment roadmap for Samoa linked to the national development strategy.

Advisory
National University of Samoa

NUS Cultural Centre & Master Plan

Design of multipurpose Cultural Centre Administration and Support Buildings and master planning for the Centre for Samoan Studies.

Architectural Design
USAID Adapt Asia-Pacific

Climate Resilient Infrastructure — Samoa & Vanuatu

V&A training, Coastal Infrastructure Management Plan assessments, and UNDP/GEF-compliant project document preparation for climate adaptation funding.

Climate Adaptation
50+

Projects Completed

Parliament Building reroofing, Ministry of Finance fit-out, Tsunami Memorial Monument, Tokelau Infrastructure Program, Samoa Airport Authority Car Park, and many more.

// Our Team

The IPA Team

IPA’s strength comes from our people — engineers, technicians, accountants and administrators working together to deliver quality for every client.

“Client Needs Come First”
Managing Director
Leiataua Isikuki Punivalu

Qualified Civil Engineer and founder of IPA. Former longest-serving Director General of the Ministry of Works. Founder of Waste to Energy Group Ltd and pioneer of Samoa’s first waste-to-energy project. Skilled negotiator with 38+ years of infrastructure experience across Samoa and the Pacific.

BE (Civil), UNSW Australia · Chartered Engineer, IPENZ Australia
Civil Engineer & Office Manager
Lisa Punivalu-Anae

Civil engineer providing procurement, project administration and engineering support. Manages IPA’s office operations, training workshops, and visiting consultant appointments.

BE (Civil), Victoria University Australia
Architectural Technician
Sam Wailevu Laliqavoka

Architectural draughtsman with experience across residential, commercial and industrial facilities. Provides AutoCAD drawing services across IPA’s engineering and design projects.

Diploma in Architectural Technology, Fiji Institute of Technology
Project Accountant
Misa Peter Anae

Project accountant responsible for all financial records, accounts payable/receivable, monthly reconciliations and financial reporting to the Project Management Unit.

Office Support & Client Relations
Nokise Samuelu

IPA’s longest-serving employee. Professionally handles client enquiries, maintains records, and ensures the office is welcoming for staff and visiting clients. Well-connected with key government officials throughout Samoa.

// Associate Partners

Tim Waters
Project Manager & Civil Engineer — Tasmania, Australia
Jason Jerome Hansell
JJ Hansell Electrical Engineering — Samoa
Irwin Alsop Engineering
Mechanical Engineering — Fiji

// Get in Touch

Contact IPA Ltd

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Office Address

The Tanoa Tusitala Villa
Mulinu’u Road, Mulinu’u, Apia, Samoa

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Postal Address

P.O. Box 3686, Apia, Samoa

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Email

info@ipa.com.ws
ipa@ipa.com.ws
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Mobile

+685 7776021
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Office Phone

+685 7189050
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Website

www.ipa.com.ws
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Office Hours

Monday – Friday   8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Samoa Time)

Work With IPA

IPA welcomes enquiries from government ministries, international development organisations, and private sector clients seeking engineering design, project management, environmental planning, or construction supervision services.

For tender and recruitment enquiries, please visit our Tenders Portal above.

Email Us Call +685 7776021

IPA is available for joint ventures and in-association arrangements with international consultancy firms for Pacific-region projects.