Jamaica Award04-036P

IFB #:
04-036P
Tender Date:
Award Date:
Award Flag:
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PVO:
Food for the Poor (FFTP)
Agent:
BKA Logistics
Invitation #:
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Program:
Food for Progress

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04-036P

Award August 17, 2004

Freight Tender Results: FFTP, FFProgress Parcels to Jamaica 08/17/04. 
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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 JULY 29, 2004 UNDER INV-074A (IFB NUMBER: 04-036P):
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AA. REF NO: F04-0182
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND - 25K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BTAM BRIDGE TAMPA, FL (BUNGE MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: NET AUG 21 NLT SEP 05, 2004 (AT PORT 09/25/04)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0183
CARGO: UP TO 280 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (COLGATE COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 
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CC. REF NO: F04-0184
CARGO: UP TO 120 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (COLGATE COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 
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DD. REF NO: F04-0185
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (COLGATE COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 
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EE. REF NO: F04-0186
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (C-SHORE INTL)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 
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FF. REF NO: F04-0187
CARGO: UP TO 140 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (GUIDRY LIASON)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 
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GG. REF NO: F04-0188
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: SEP 25, 2004 
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HH. REF NO: F04-0189
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 6/4L RND 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (ARC ADVOCACY)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: SEP 25, 2004 
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II. REF NO: F04-0190
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 6/4L RND 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (ARC ADVOCACY)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 
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JJ. REF NO: F04-0191
CARGO: UP TO 1340 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (EUNICE RICE MILL)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA 
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 
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ALL THE ABOVE WERE BOOKED AS FOLLOWS:
CARRIER: AMERICA CARGO TRANSPORT
TUG/BARGE: MR. JEAN/DELAWARE TRADER (US FLAG)
RATE: USD 96.00/GMT BASIS CONTAINERIZATION WITH 21 FREE DAYS.
OR, AT SHIPPERS OPTION:
USD 89.00/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 PARCELS.
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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: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET 

Tender August 2, 2003

Freight Tender: FFTP, FFProgress Parcels to Jamaica (07/29/04).
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IFB NUMBER: 04-036P.
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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-074A:
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AA. REF NO: F04-0182
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND - 25K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BTAM BRIDGE TAMPA, FL (BUNGE MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: NET AUG 21 NLT SEP 05, 2004 (AT PORT 09/25/04)(SEE NOTE 1)
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BB. REF NO: F04-0183
CARGO: UP TO 280 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (COLGATE COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1) 
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CC. REF NO: F04-0184
CARGO: UP TO 120 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (COLGATE COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1) 
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DD. REF NO: F04-0185
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (COLGATE COMMODITIES)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1) 
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EE. REF NO: F04-0186
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (C-SHORE INTL)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1) 
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FF. REF NO: F04-0187
CARGO: UP TO 140 NMT
COMMODITY: LR KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (GUIDRY LIASON)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1) 
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GG. REF NO: F04-0188
CARGO: UP TO 250 NMT
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX (HORIZON MILLING)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: SEP 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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HH. REF NO: F04-0189
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 6/4L RND 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (ARC ADVOCACY)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: SEP 25, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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II. REF NO: F04-0190
CARGO: UP TO 50 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 6/4L RND 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (ARC ADVOCACY)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: OCT 10, 2004 (SEE NOTE 1)
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JJ. REF NO: F04-0191
CARGO: UP TO 1340 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (EUNICE RICE MILL)
DISPORT: KINGSTON, JAMAICA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: OCT 10, 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: DUE TO THE 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 5: 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 6: CARRIER TO GUARANTEE CARGO ARRIVAL AT FINAL DESTINATION (PORT OF
KINGSTON) WITHIN 15 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 7: CARRIERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUMIGATION OF THE FLOUR IN ACCORDANCE 
WITH NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-83. 
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NOTE 8: 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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- 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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- 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.
- EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS IFB
WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE U.S. FOOD AID 
BOOKING NOTE DATED MAY 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.
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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 AUGUST 02, 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: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET 

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