Jamaica Award04-012P

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Award May 20, 2004
04-012P

Freight Tender Results: FFTP, FFProgress Parcels to Jamaica 05/19/04. 
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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 MAY 5, 2004 UNDER INV-044A (IFB NUMBER: 04-012P):
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AA. REF NO: F04-0109
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND - 25K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BTAM BRIDGE TAMPA, FL (BUNGE MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: NET MAY 21 NLT JUNE 05, 2004 (AT PORT 6/25/04
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BB. REF NO: F04-0110
CARGO: UP TO 1330 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (FARMERS RICE MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 
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CC. REF NO: F04-0111
CARGO: UP TO 260 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (JACKS BEAN CO)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 
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DD. REF NO: F04-0112
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CHIPPEWA VALLEY BEAN)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 
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EE. REF NO: F04-0113
CARGO: UP TO 190 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (JACKS BEAN CO)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 
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FF. REF NO: F04-0114
CARGO: UP TO 200 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 6/4L RND 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LAKE CHARLES FOOD)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 
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GG. REF NO: F04-0115
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (ADM MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004
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ALL THE ABOVE WERE BOOKED AS FOLLOWS:
CARRIER: AMERICA CARGO TRANSPORT
TUG/BARGE: PATHFINDER/DELAWARE TRADER (US FLAG)
RATE: USD 97.00/GMT BASIS CONTAINERIZATION WITH 21 FREE DAYS.
OR, AT SHIPPERS OPTION:
USD 90.00/GMT BASIS BREAKBULK DELIVERY, CARRIER STRIPS
CONTAINERS AT DISPORT DIRECTLY INTO CONVEYANCES OR 
WAREHOUSE.
USD 5.00/GMT IS INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES FOR DOMESTIC
INLAND FOR THE BTAM PARCEL.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET

Tender May 6, 2004
04-012P

Freight Tender: FFTP, FFProgress Parcels to Jamaica (05/05/04).
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IFB NUMBER: 04-012P
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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 FOOD FOR PROGRESS CARGOES, VIA
CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-044A:
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AA. REF NO: F04-0109
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND - 25K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BTAM BRIDGE TAMPA, FL (BUNGE MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 7)
AVAIL: NET MAY 21 NLT JUNE 05, 2004 (AT PORT 6/25/04)(SEE NOTE 1)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0110
CARGO: UP TO 1330 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (FARMERS RICE MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 7)
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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CC. REF NO: F04-0111
CARGO: UP TO 260 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (JACKS BEAN CO)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 7)
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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DD. REF NO: F04-0112
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (CHIPPEWA VALLEY BEAN)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 7)
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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EE. REF NO: F04-0113
CARGO: UP TO 190 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (JACKS BEAN CO)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 7)
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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FF. REF NO: F04-0114
CARGO: UP TO 200 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 6/4L RND 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LAKE CHARLES FOOD)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 7)
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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GG. REF NO: F04-0115
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (ADM MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 7)
AVAIL: JUNE 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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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 COORDINATE WITH VENDORS
TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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NOTE 2: IF CONTAINER SERVICE 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 OR BRIDGE, 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 TEN (10) DAY GRACE PERIOD, THAT VESSEL 
FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE FIRST (OR SOLE) 
LOAD PORT TO LOAD FFTP JAMAICA 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: 
CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE PORT OF KINGSTON, JAMAICA.
CARRIER TO GRANT 21 DAYS FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER TO ALLOW FOR
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES 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 THE EMPTY CONTAINER(S) BACK TO CARRIER AT THE
CONTAINER YARD. 
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
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
FINAL DESTINATION (PORT OF KINGSTON) WITHIN 14 DAYS OF COMPLETION 
OF LOADING FFTP JAMAICA CARGOES. 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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NOTE 10: CARRIERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUMIGATION OF THE FLOUR IN ACCORDANCE 
WITH NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-83. 
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NOTE 11: IF OFFERED VESSEL IS A BARGE, SAME MUST BE OF SUCH A TYPE TO 
ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE CARGO, EITHER BY DESIGN (SUCH AS A HOUSE 
BARGE OR MULTI-DECK BARGE) OR BY THE USE OF PERMANENT BREAKWATER 
WALLS OF AT LEAST EIGHT FEET IN HEIGHT AND ENCOMPASSING AT LEAST 
EIGHTY (80) PERCENT OF THE BARGE. CONTAINERS NOT HAULING USDA 
CARGO OR NON-PERMANENT WALLS MAY BE USED AS BREAKWATER WALLS FOR 
UP TO TWENTY (20) PERCENT OF THE PROTECTING WALL. ANY/ALL OTHER 
BARGES WILL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE TO THIS TENDER.
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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. 
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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. A COPY OF THE NOTICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE
FOLLOWING FTP SITE:http://www.fsa.usda.gov/daco/eod_notices/eod68.pdf
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- THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY
COMMODITY OFFICE'S GUIDELINES DATED DECEMBER 21, 1989 FOR 
CONTAINER, BARGE AND VESSEL HOLD INSPECTIONS 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 OR FAXED 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.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, N.W., 
SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1100 HRS ET MAY 10, 2004.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET

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