Caribbean/Central America Award03-006P
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Award September 25, 2003
Freight Tender Results: FFTP, FFProgress Parcels 9/25/03
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE
POOR, INC. (FFTP), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON FOOD FOR PROGRESS
CARGOES TENDERED UNDER IFB NUMBER IFB NUMBER: 03-006P.
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AA. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-001
CARGO: UP TO 80 NMT
COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES LA
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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BB. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-002
CARGO: UP TO 80 NMT
COMMODITY: YELLOW PEAS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
ENROUTE KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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CC. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-003
CARGO: UP TO 180 NMT
COMMODITY: BUCKWHEAT GROATS - 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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DD. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-004
CARGO: UP TO 120 NMT
COMMODITY: LENTILS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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EE. BKA NO: FFTP-HAITI-005
CARGO: UP TO 136 NMT
COMMODITY: RED BEANS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
DISPORT: PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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ON THE ABOVE:
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CARRIER: AMERICAN CARGO TRANSPORT
VESSEL: DELAWARE TRADER (USA FLAG)
RATE(S): USD 240.00 PER GMT FOR JAMAICA DISCHARGE
USD 145.00 PER GMT FOR HAITI DISCHARGE
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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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Tender June 16, 2003
Freight Tender: FFTP, Sec 416(b)Parcels to Caribbean/Central America (06/16/03).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE
POOR, INC. (FFTP), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS
FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION 416(B) CARGOES, VIA
CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK SERVICE:
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IFB NUMBER: 03-006P.
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AA. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-001
CARGO: UP TO 80 NMT
COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES LA
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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BB. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-002
CARGO: UP TO 80 NMT
COMMODITY: YELLOW PEAS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
ENROUTE KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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CC. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-003
CARGO: UP TO 180 NMT
COMMODITY: BUCKWHEAT GROATS - 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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DD. BKA NO: FFTP-JAM-004
CARGO: UP TO 120 NMT
COMMODITY: LENTILS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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EE. BKA NO: FFTP-HAITI-005
CARGO: UP TO 136 NMT
COMMODITY: RED BEANS 50K BAGS
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA
DISPORT: PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (NOTE 7)
AVAIL: PROMPT
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ON THE ABOVE:
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TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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NOTE 1: THE ABOVE DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
VENDOR. OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CORDINATE WITH VENDORS
TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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NOTE 2: IF CONTAINER SERVICES IS OFFERED/CONTRACTED, THEN CARRIER MUST CERTIFY
THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD FFTP 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 FFTP CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: 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.
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NOTE 4: UNLESS CONTRACTED ON BASIS OF INTERMODAL OR BRIDGE POINT,
COMMODITY TO BE DELIVERED TO LOADPORT ON AN FAS BASIS.
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NOTE 5: 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 FFTP PARCELS.
LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT
AGAINST EACH BILL OF LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 6: 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.
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NOTE 7: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
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CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO PORT(S) OF DISCHARGE AS
CONTRACTED (I.E. ON A PORT TO PORT BASIS). CARRIER TO GRANT 21 DAYS
FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER AND PERMIT FFTP TO DRAY SAME TO RECEIVERS
WAREHOUSE(S) FOR UNSTUFFING. FREE-TIME TO START UPON CONTAINER(S)
ARRIVAL AT CARRIERS OWN OR DESIGNATED CONTAINER YARD AND TO CEASE UPON
RETURN OF EMPTY CONTAINER TO CARRIER AT DESIGNATED CONTAINER YARD.
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
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CARRIER TO DISCHARGE CARGOES DIRECTLY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCES
OR PORT WAREHOUSE, AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS, AT CARRIERS TIME,
RISK, AND EXPENSE.
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NOTE 8: CARRIER TO GUARANTEE COMMENCEMENT OF CARGO ARRIVAL AT
PORT(S) OF DISCHARGE AS CONTRACTED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF
LOADING FFTP CARGO. A DELIVERY DELAY ASSESSMENT
(DDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE ASSESSED
FOR EACH DAY BEYOND THIS LIMIT. DDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM
OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT AGAINST EACH BILL OF LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 9: 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- O'WISE SUBJECT TO FFTP 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 & 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 OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER
CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL
BE ACCEPTED.
- FFTP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
FFTP AND USDA.
OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1101 CONNECTICUT AVENUE N.W., SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C. 20036, BY 1300 HRS ET JUNE 18, 2003.
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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