Albania Award02-020

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012A Albania MUSA 416b GFE 02-020

Retender

Freight Re-Tender: MUSA, GFFEI Parcels to Albania  (01/31/02).

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MERCY-USA FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT (MUSA), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING GLOBAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION INITIATIVE, VIA CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAK-BULK THRU BILL OF LADING SERVICE, UNDER INV-012A:

CARRIERS OFFERING FOR A RANGE OF TONNAGES MUST SUBMIT AN OFFER IN INCREMENTS OF 1000 MT BEGINNING WITH THE MINIMUM TONNAGE  UP TO THE MAXIMUM TONNAGE. CARRIERS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIFIC TONNAGE ON A MIN/MAX BASIS ONLY SHOULD SUBMIT ONE RATE FOR THAT TONNAGE.

IFB NUMBER: ALB-MUSA-GFFEI-02-020-RT

AA. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-001
    CARGO:      UP TO 500 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      APRIL 10, 2002 (NOTE 7)

BB. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-002
    CARGO:      UP TO 1,870 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      MARCH 25, 2002 (NOTE 7)

B1. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-002A
    CARGO:      UP TO 1,880 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      APRIL 10, 2002 (NOTE 7).

CC. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-003
    CARGO:      UP TO 750 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (BARTLETT MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      JAN 25, 2002   (NOTE 7)

DD. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-004
    CARGO:      UP TO 425 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  RICE 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (LOUIS DREYFUS)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      MARCH 25, 2002 (NOTE 7)

D1. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-004A
    CARGO:      UP TO 425 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  RICE 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (LOUIS DREYFUS)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      APRIL 10, 2002 (NOTE 7)

EE. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-005
    CARGO:      UP TO 150 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  CORN OIL 6/4L RND
    LOAD PORT:  RMEM IMDL MEMPHIS, TN (CAL WESTERN)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      NET FEB 21 NLT MAR 05, 2002 (NOTE 7)

ON THE ABOVE:

TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.

NOTE 1: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD MUSA ALBANIA CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION; (B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD; AND, (C) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE.  AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE BKA A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE         SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.  SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING MUSA ALBANIA CARGOES.

NOTE 2: CONTAINERS, IF CONTRACTED BASIS FAS LOADPORT, ARE TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FAS, BRIDGE OR INTERMODAL CARGOES.

NOTE 3: UNLESS CONTRACTED ON BASIS OF INTERMODAL OR BRIDGE POINT, COMMODITY TO BE DELIVERED TO LOADPORT ON AN FAS BASIS.

NOTE 4: DUE TO URGENT NEED TO MAINTAIN CARGO SCHEDULE INTEGRITY, A LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENT (LDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED.  THE LDA WILL BE ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY, OR PRO-RATA, BEYOND THE  CONTRACTED LOAD DATE, PLUS A SEVEN (7) DAY GRACE PERIOD, THAT VESSEL FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE FIRST (OR SOLE) LOAD PORT TO LOAD MUSA ALBANIA PARCELS. LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL OF LADING ISSUED.

        CARRIER TO GUARANTEE COMMENCEMENT OF CARGO ARRIVAL AT FINAL DESTINATION (RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES) WITHIN 35 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING MUSA ALBANIA CARGOES. CARRIER TO FURTHER GUARANTEE COMPLETION OF DELIVERY OF CONTRACTED QUANTITY WITH 45 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING MUSA ALBANIA     CARGOES. A DELIVERY DELAY ASSESSMENT (DDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH DAY BEYOND THESE LIMITS.

        DDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH LADING ISSUED.

NOTE 5: IN KEEPING WITH U.S. CUSTOMS' ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION, CARRIERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO, DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO DELAY BY CARRIER IN VERIFYING FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAME TO BKA, WILL BE SOLELY FOR        CARRIER'S ACCOUNT.

NOTE 6: CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO TO AND STACK SAME INTO RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE(S), WITHIN THE DURRES METROPOLITAN AREA(S), AT CARRIER'S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE, IN KEEPING WITH ACCEPTED WAREHOUSE PRACTICES AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WAREHOUSE/RECEIVER PERSONNEL. IF CONTAINER SERVICE CONTRACTED, CARRIER TO REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL/RETRIEVAL OF EMPTY CONTAINERS.   FACILITY ADDRESS(ES) IS/ARE:

(A)    PELICAN WAREHOUSE, TERMINAL PELICAN, XHAFZOTAJ, DURRES, ALBANIA. POC: GENC MATAJ, TEL: 355-52-2417, FAX: 355-52-5511, HOURS OF OPERATION: 0800 HRS TO 2000 HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY WITHOUT GUARANTEE.  FACILITY HAS 2 GATES AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 3 TRUCKS SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR OFFLOADING, WITHOUT GUARANTEE.

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(B)    PELICAN/SHKOZET WAREHOUSE, SHKOZET/PELICAN, DURRES, ALBANIA.

POC: GENC MATAJ, TEL: 355-52-2417, FAX: 355-52-5511, HOURS OF

OPERATION: 0800 HRS TO 2000 HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY WITHOUT

GUARANTEE.  FACILITY HAS 2 GATES AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 4 TRUCKS

SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR OFFLOADING, WITHOUT GUARANTEE.

CARRIERS THRU BILL OF LADING SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE ALL NORMAL CUSTOMS  CLEARANCE / FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY/TRANSIT TO ENSURE THAT CARGOES MOVE TO FINAL DESTINATION(S) UNINTERRUPTED.

NOTE 7: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE SHIP DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS  FOR THE VENDOR.  OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH THE VENDOR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.

NOTE 8: CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.

NOTE 9:  SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BAGGED FLOUR ONLY: F.A.S. CARGO: AS PER NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-83 DATED JUNE 13, 2001      (NT EOD-83), THE COMMODITY VENDOR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND BEAR THE COST FOR THE INITIAL TARPING, FUMIGATION, MONITORING, AND CERTIFICATION OF THE FLOUR AT THE PORT.  IF THE OCEAN CARRIER LOADS CARGO ON-BOARD THE OCEANGOING VESSEL AND SAILS WITHIN THIRTY (30)DAYS OF THE COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL FUMIGATION, NO FURTHER FUMIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED.  IF THE OCEAN CARRIER LOADS CARGO ON-BOARD THE OCEANGOING VESSEL AND SAILS ANY TIME AFTER THE FIRST THIRTY (30) DAYS HAVE EXPIRED, THE OCEAN CARRIER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUMIGATION IN          ACCORDANCE WITH NT EOD-83.  THE 30-DAY CLOCK WILL COMMENCE ON THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF FGIS FORM-993 TO THE COMMODITY SUPPLIER.  OCEAN CARRIER TO SUBMIT FORM FGIS-993 AS PART OF THE FREIGHT PAYMENT PACKAGE.  INTERMODAL PLANT/BRIDE/LAKES: OCEAN CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NT EOD-83.  IF OCEAN CARRIER FAILS TO LOAD EITHER CONTAINER, LASH BARGE OR COMMODITY IN BREAKBULK ONTO OCEANGOING VESSEL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INITIAL FUMIGATION, CARRIER TO RE-FUMIGATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NT EOD-83.

NOTE 10: PARCEL CC ABOVE IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BUT SHOULD BE LOADED TO VESSEL(S) WITHIN SAME TIME-FRAME AS BALANCE OF TENDER.

- COMMODITY, LOADPORT, AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA FORM KC-362.  DELIVERY TERMS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE OF APRIL  5, 1995.  FOR ANY COMMODITIES ALLOCATED BASIS INTERMODAL SUPPIERS PLANT, VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. 

  IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSELS ACCOUNT.  IF CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIERS PLANT, CARRIER  MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY  THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIERS SHIPPING PERIOD AND SUPPLY CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE SUPPLIER FULFILLS HIS CONTRACT QUANTITY.  OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OFFER ONLY FOR VENDORS WHO MATCH OWNERS CAPABILITIES.  OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO KC-362 FOR THE LIST OF PLANT LOCATIONS AND CAPABILITIES.  IF SUPPLIER FAILS TO PROVIDE COMMODITY FOR LOADING DURING THE SPECIFIED  SHIPPING PERIOD (OR BEYOND ALLOWABLE FREE TIME) DEMURRAGE, IF ANY, WILL BE FOR ACCOUNT OF SUPPLIER.

- SIXTY FIVE (65) PERCENT OF THE THROUGH BILL OF LADING FREIGHT TO BE PAID UPON  ARRIVAL AT DISCHARGE PORT. REMAINING THIRTY FIVE (35) PERCENT TO BE PAID UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY TO RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE(S) AS CONTRACTED. 

- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THE PERFORMING VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE (ISM), IF REQUIRED, AND IS IN POSSESSION OF A VALID DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS CHARTER PARTY / BOOKING CONFIRMATION. OWNERS ARE TO PROVIDE  SHIPPER / CHARTERER WITH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE, IF REQUIRED TO DO SO, AND TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CONSEQUENCES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY MATTERS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS VESSEL AND THE ISM CODE. 

- THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE'S NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-68 OF MAY 5, 2000 REGARDING THE VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATIONS IS HEREBY INCORPORATED.

- O'WISE SUBJECT TO MUSA BOOKING CONFIRMATION.

- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT NUMBER.

- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE:

VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT.  ETA AT LOAD AND   DISCHARGE PORT.  FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING.  WHETHER   SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED, CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK.   STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC.  OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN  U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT   ALL INCLUSIVE.

- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION COSTS, AND, STACKING CHARGES AT FINAL DESTINATION. CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.

- CARRIER TO SPECIFY IN OFFER THAT RATE OFFERED IS THE SAME AS OR LOWER THAN CARRIER'S APPLICABLE TARIFF RATE AT TIME OF  OFFERING.  CARRIER MUST DECLARE FMC TARIFF NUMBER AND STATE   WHETHER RATE OFFERED IS A 'CARRIER TARIFF RATE' OR A   'CONFERENCE TARIFF RATE' AND WHETHER RATE IS 'TO BE FILED', 'TO   BE MAINTAINED', OR 'TO BE AMENDED'. 

- ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAX OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

- MUSA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL   OFFERS.

- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MUSA AND USDA.

OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONNECTICUT AVENUE N.W., SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036, BY 1400 HRS ET FEBRUARY 1, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW, SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.COM OR  MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.COM

Freight Tender Cancelled: MUSA, GFFEI Parcels to Albania (01/31/02).

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MERCY-USA FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT (MUSA), CANCELS ITS ALBANIA FREIGHT TENDER IFB NO. ALB-MUSA-GFFEI-02-020 DATED JAN 24, 2002.

THESE CARGOES WILL BE RE-TENDERED TODAY.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC CANCELLATION CONTACT:

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW, SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.COM OR  MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.COM

Cancellation

Freight Tender: MUSA, GFFEI Parcels to Albania  (01/24/02).

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MERCY-USA FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT (MUSA), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING GLOBAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION INITIATIVE, VIA CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAK-BULK THRU BILL OF LADING SERVICE, UNDER INV-012A:

CARRIERS OFFERING FOR A RANGE OF TONNAGES MUST SUBMIT AN OFFER IN INCREMENTS OF 1000 MT BEGINNING WITH THE MINIMUM TONNAGE UP TO THE MAXIMUM TONNAGE. CARRIERS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIFIC TONNAGE ON A MIN/MAX BASIS ONLY SHOULD SUBMIT ONE RATE FOR THAT TONNAGE.

Tender

IFB NUMBER: ALB-MUSA-GFFEI-02-020

AA. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-001
    CARGO:      UP TO 500 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      APRIL 10, 2002 (NOTE 7)

BB. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-002
    CARGO:      UP TO 1,870 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      MARCH 25, 2002 (NOTE 7)

B1. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-002A
    CARGO:      UP TO 1,880 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      APRIL 10, 2002 (NOTE 7).

CC. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-003
    CARGO:      UP TO 750 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  WHEAT FLOUR 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (BARTLETT MILLING)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      JAN 25, 2002   (NOTE 7)

DD. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-004
    CARGO:      UP TO 425 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  RICE 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (LOUIS DREYFUS)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      MARCH 25, 2002 (NOTE 7)

D1. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-004A
    CARGO:      UP TO 425 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  RICE 50K BAGS
    LOAD PORT:  JACINTOPORT, TX (LOUIS DREYFUS)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      APRIL 10, 2002 (NOTE 7).

EE. BKA NO:     MUSA-ALB-012A-005
    CARGO:      UP TO 150 NMT    
    COMMODITY:  CORN OIL 6/4L RND
    LOAD PORT:  RMEM IMDL MEMPHIS, TN (CAL WESTERN)
    DISPORT:    DURRES, ALBANIA (NOTE 6)
    AVAIL:      NET FEB 21 NLT MAR 05, 2002 (NOTE 7)

ON THE ABOVE:

TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.

NOTE 1: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD MUSA ALBANIA CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION; (B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD; AND, (C) NOT A SALVAGED  CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE.  AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE BKA A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.  SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING MUSA ALBANIA CARGOES.

NOTE 2: CONTAINERS, IF CONTRACTED BASIS FAS LOADPORT, ARE TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FAS, BRIDGE OR INTERMODAL CARGOES.

NOTE 3: UNLESS CONTRACTED ON BASIS OF INTERMODAL OR BRIDGE POINT, COMMODITY TO BE DELIVERED TO LOADPORT ON AN FAS BASIS.

NOTE 4: DUE TO URGENT NEED TO MAINTAIN CARGO SCHEDULE INTEGRITY, A LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENT (LDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED.  THE LDA WILL BE ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY, OR PRO-RATA, BEYOND THE CONTRACTED LOAD DATE, PLUS A SEVEN (7) DAY GRACE PERIOD, THAT VESSEL FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE FIRST (OR SOLE) LOAD PORT TO LOAD MUSA ALBANIA PARCELS. LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL OF LADING ISSUED.

CARRIER TO GUARANTEE COMMENCEMENT OF CARGO ARRIVAL AT FINAL DESTINATION (RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES) WITHIN 35 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING MUSA ALBANIA CARGOES. CARRIER TO FURTHER GUARANTEE COMPLETION OF DELIVERY OF CONTRACTED QUANTITY WITH 45 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING MUSA ALBANIA CARGOES. A DELIVERY DELAY ASSESSMENT (DDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH DAY BEYOND THESE LIMITS.

DDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH LADING ISSUED.

NOTE 5: IN KEEPING WITH U.S. CUSTOMS' ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION, CARRIERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO, DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO DELAY BY CARRIER IN VERIFYING FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAME TO BKA, WILL BE SOLELY FOR CARRIER'S ACCOUNT.

NOTE 6: VESSEL MUST DISCHARGE CARGOES AT THE PORT OF DURRES.  CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO TO AND STACK SAME INTO RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE(S),   WITHIN THE DURRES METROPOLITAN AREA(S), AT CARRIER'S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE, IN KEEPING WITH ACCEPTED WAREHOUSE PRACTICES AND   UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WAREHOUSE/RECEIVER PERSONNEL. IF CONTAINER   SERVICE CONTRACTED, CARRIER TO REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL/RETRIEVAL  OF EMPTY CONTAINERS.   FACILITY ADDRESS(ES) IS/ARE:

(A)    PELICAN WAREHOUSE, TERMINAL PELICAN, XHAFZOTAJ, DURRES, ALBANIA. POC: GENC MATAJ, TEL: 355-52-2417, FAX: 355-52-5511, HOURS OF OPERATION: 0800 HRS TO 2000 HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY WITHOUT GUARANTEE.  FACILITY HAS 2 GATES AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 3 TRUCKS SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR OFFLOADING, WITHOUT GUARANTEE.

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(B)    PELICAN/SHKOZET WAREHOUSE, SHKOZET/PELICAN, DURRES, ALBANIA.

POC: GENC MATAJ, TEL: 355-52-2417, FAX: 355-52-5511, HOURS OF

OPERATION: 0800 HRS TO 2000 HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY WITHOUT

GUARANTEE.  FACILITY HAS 2 GATES AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 4 TRUCKS

SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR OFFLOADING, WITHOUT GUARANTEE.

CARRIERS THRU BILL OF LADING SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE ALL NORMAL CUSTOMS CLEARANCE / FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY/TRANSIT TO ENSURE THAT  CARGOES MOVE TO FINAL DESTINATION(S) UNINTERRUPTED.

NOTE 7: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE SHIP DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VENDOR.  OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH THE VENDOR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.

NOTE 8: CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.

NOTE 9:  SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BAGGED FLOUR ONLY:  F.A.S. CARGO: AS PER NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-83 DATED JUNE 13, 2001 (NT EOD-83), THE COMMODITY VENDOR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND BEAR THE COST FOR THE INITIAL TARPING, FUMIGATION, MONITORING, AND CERTIFICATION OF THE FLOUR AT THE PORT.  IF THE OCEAN CARRIER LOADS CARGO ON-BOARD THE OCEANGOING VESSEL AND SAILS WITHIN THIRTY (30)DAYS  OF THE COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL FUMIGATION, NO FURTHER FUMIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED.  IF THE OCEAN CARRIER LOADS CARGO ON-BOARD THE OCEANGOING VESSEL AND SAILS ANY TIME AFTER THE FIRST THIRTY (30) DAYS HAVE EXPIRED, THE OCEAN CARRIER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NT EOD-83.  THE 30-DAY CLOCK WILL COMMENCE ON THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF FGIS FORM-993 TO THE COMMODITY SUPPLIER.  OCEAN CARRIER TO SUBMIT FORM FGIS-993 AS PART OF THE FREIGHT PAYMENT PACKAGE. INTERMODAL PLANT/BRIDE/LAKES: OCEAN CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NT EOD-83.  IF OCEAN CARRIER FAILS TO LOAD EITHER CONTAINER, LASH BARGE OR COMMODITY IN BREAKBULK ONTO OCEANGOING VESSEL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INITIAL FUMIGATION, CARRIER TO RE-FUMIGATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NT EOD-83.

NOTE 10: PARCEL CC ABOVE IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BUT SHOULD BE LOADED TO VESSEL(S) WITHIN SAME TIME-FRAME AS BALANCE OF TENDER.

- COMMODITY, LOADPORT, AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA  FORM KC-362.  DELIVERY TERMS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE OF APRIL  5, 1995.  FOR ANY COMMODITIES ALLOCATED BASIS INTERMODAL SUPPIERS PLANT,  VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. 

IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY   COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES,  LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSELS ACCOUNT.  IF  CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIERS PLANT, CARRIER MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIERS SHIPPING PERIOD AND SUPPLY CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE SUPPLIER FULFILLS HIS CONTRACT QUANTITY.  OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OFFER ONLY FOR VENDORS WHO MATCH OWNERS CAPABILITIES.  OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REFER TO KC-362 FOR THE LIST OF PLANT LOCATIONS AND CAPABILITIES.  IF SUPPLIER FAILS TO PROVIDE COMMODITY FOR LOADING DURING THE SPECIFIED SHIPPING PERIOD (OR BEYOND ALLOWABLE FREE TIME) DEMURRAGE, IF ANY, WILL BE FOR ACCOUNT OF SUPPLIER.

- SIXTY FIVE (65) PERCENT OF THE THROUGH BILL OF LADING FREIGHT TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL AT DISCHARGE PORT. REMAINING THIRTY FIVE (35) PERCENT TO BE PAID UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY TO RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE(S) AS CONTRACTED. 

- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THE PERFORMING VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE  INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE (ISM), IF REQUIRED, AND IS IN  POSSESSION OF A VALID DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT  CERTIFICATE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS CHARTER PARTY / BOOKING CONFIRMATION. OWNERS ARE TO PROVIDE SHIPPER / CHARTERER WITH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE, IF REQUIRED TO DO SO, AND TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CONSEQUENCES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY MATTERS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS VESSEL AND THE ISM CODE.

- THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE'S NOTICE TO  THE TRADE EOD-68 OF MAY 5, 2000 REGARDING THE VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATIONS IS  HEREBY INCORPORATED.

- O'WISE SUBJECT TO MUSA BOOKING CONFIRMATION.

- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE  COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT  NUMBER.

- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE:
  VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT.  ETA AT LOAD AND  DISCHARGE PORT.  FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING.  WHETHER  SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED,CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK.

STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC.  OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN  U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT ALL INCLUSIVE.

- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT  THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION  (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION COSTS, AND, STACKING CHARGES  AT FINAL DESTINATION. CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE  RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.

- CARRIER TO SPECIFY IN OFFER THAT RATE OFFERED IS THE SAME AS OR  LOWER THAN CARRIER'S APPLICABLE TARIFF RATE AT TIME OF OFFERING.  CARRIER MUST DECLARE FMC TARIFF NUMBER AND STATE  WHETHER RATE OFFERED IS A 'CARRIER TARIFF RATE' OR A  'CONFERENCE TARIFF RATE' AND WHETHER RATE IS 'TO BE FILED', 'TO  BE MAINTAINED', OR 'TO BE AMENDED'.

- ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAX OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER  CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL  BE ACCEPTED.

- MUSA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL  OFFERS.

- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY  MUSA AND USDA.

OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONNECTICUT AVENUE N.W., SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036, BY 1100 HRS ET JANUARY 28, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONECTICUT AVENUE NW, SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.COM OR  MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.COM

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