Pakistan Award04-077P

IFB #:
04-077P
Tender Date:
Award Date:
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PVO:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Agent:
Freight Expediters
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Program:

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04-077P Award
Oct. 28, 2004

FREIGHT EXPEDITERS issues Award Notice for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

1) Invitation Number 04-077-P (re-tender)
2) Dated October 15, 2004
3) Issued by FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
4) On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Sec. 416(b) commodities as follows: 

FULL CARGO DESCRIPTION

AA: CRS-PK-01 
CARGO: 52 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-1
CARGO AVAILABILITY: KANSAS CITY, MO 64161
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04 
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $179.00 + US INLAND $75.00 TOTAL $254.00/GMT


BB: CRS-PK-02 
CARGO: 45 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-2
CARGO AVAILABILITY: PAULINE, KS 66619
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $179.00 + US INLAND $83.21 TOTAL $262.21/GMT


CC: CRS-PK-03 
CARGO: 60 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-3
CARGO AVAILABILITY: AMARILLO, TX 79105
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $194.00 + US INLAND $120.00 TOTAL $314.00/GMT


DD: CRS-PK-04 
CARGO: 110 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-4
CARGO AVAILABILITY: PAMPA, TX 79066
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $194.00 + US INLAND $132.14 TOTAL $326.14/GMT


EE: CRS-PK-05 
CARGO: 162 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-5
CARGO AVAILABILITY: TULARE, CA 93274
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD
RATE: OCEAN $85.00 + US INLAND $18.00 TOTAL $103.00/GMT


FF: CRS-PK-06 
CARGO: 172 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-6
CARGO AVAILABILITY: FRESNO, CA 93725
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD
RATE: OCEAN $85.00 + US INLAND $25.33 TOTAL $110.33/GMT


GG: CRS-PK-07 
CARGO: 54 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-7
CARGO AVAILABILITY: FONTANA, CA 92337
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD
RATE: OCEAN $85.00 + US INLAND $12.00 TOTAL $97.00/GMT

04-077P

Re-Tender October 15, 2004

FREIGHT EXPEDITERS issues Award Notice for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

1) Invitation Number 04-077-P (re-tender)
2) Dated October 15, 2004
3) Issued by FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
4) On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Sec. 416(b) commodities as follows: 

FULL CARGO DESCRIPTION

AA: CRS-PK-01 
CARGO: 52 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-1
CARGO AVAILABILITY: KANSAS CITY, MO 64161
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04 
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $179.00 + US INLAND $75.00 TOTAL $254.00/GMT


BB: CRS-PK-02 
CARGO: 45 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-2
CARGO AVAILABILITY: PAULINE, KS 66619
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $179.00 + US INLAND $83.21 TOTAL $262.21/GMT


CC: CRS-PK-03 
CARGO: 60 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-3
CARGO AVAILABILITY: AMARILLO, TX 79105
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $194.00 + US INLAND $120.00 TOTAL $314.00/GMT


DD: CRS-PK-04 
CARGO: 110 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-4
CARGO AVAILABILITY: PAMPA, TX 79066
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: MAERSK-SEALAND
RATE: OCEAN $194.00 + US INLAND $132.14 TOTAL $326.14/GMT


EE: CRS-PK-05 
CARGO: 162 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-5
CARGO AVAILABILITY: TULARE, CA 93274
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD
RATE: OCEAN $85.00 + US INLAND $18.00 TOTAL $103.00/GMT


FF: CRS-PK-06 
CARGO: 172 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-6
CARGO AVAILABILITY: FRESNO, CA 93725
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD
RATE: OCEAN $85.00 + US INLAND $25.33 TOTAL $110.33/GMT


GG: CRS-PK-07 
CARGO: 54 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
TRACKING: 04-077P-7
CARGO AVAILABILITY: FONTANA, CA 92337
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER: P&O NEDLLOYD
RATE: OCEAN $85.00 + US INLAND $12.00 TOTAL $97.00/GMT

Re-tender October 4, 2004

FREIGHT EXPEDITERS issues freight re-tender for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

1) Invitation Number 04-077-P
2) Dated October 04, 2004
3) Issued by FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
4) On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Sec. 416(b) commodities as follows: 

FULL CARGO DESCRIPTION

AA: CRS-PK-01 SEE NOTES 1 & 2 
CARGO: 52 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: PARIS BROS WAREHOUSE
8800 NE UNDERGROUND DR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64161
(Ctc: Joe Paris Tel:816-455-4188 Fax:816-455-6538)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04 
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

BB: CRS-PK-02 SEE NOTES 1 & 2 
CARGO: 45 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MJB STORAGE SERVICES, INC
7215 SW TOPEKA BLVD
BUILDING 11
PAULINE, KS 66619
(Ctc: Jeff Whan Tel:785-862-2666 Fax:785-862-8373)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

CC: CRS-PK-03 SEE NOTES 1 & 2 
CARGO: 60 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: ATTEBURY GRAIN, INC.
1730 W LOOP 335 SOUTH
AMARILLO, TX 79105
(Ctc: Greg Herrington Tel:806-242-3510 Fax:806-335-1165)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

DD: CRS-PK-04 SEE NOTES 1 & 2 
CARGO: 110 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MCCARTY-HULL, INC
822 EAST FOSTER
PAMPA, TX 79066
(Ctc. Kevin McCarty Tel:806-383-8383, x131 
Fax:806-383-9383)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

EE: CRS-PK-05 SEE NOTES 1 & 2
CARGO: 162 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: TULARE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
446 WEST PROSPERITY AVE
TULARE, CA 93274
(Ctc. Dan Tucker Tel:559-686-5747 Fax: 559-688-1029)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

FF: CRS-PK-06 SEE NOTES 1 & 2
CARGO: 172 NMT FORT-NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: GROUP WAREHOUSES
3550 S WILLOW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93725
(Ctc. Mike Goosev Tel: 559-265-4200 Fax: 559-265-4205)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

GG: CRS-PK-07 SEE NOTES 1 & 2
CARGO: 54 NMT FORT-NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: TAB TRANSPORTATION
13050 MARLAY AVE
FONTANA, CA 92337
(Ctc. Bruce Haskins Tel: 541-892-0953 Fax: 541-882-3823)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/25/04 NTL 11/05/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii







***U.S. FOOD AID PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II,
DATED MAY 1, 2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND
ON THE USAID WEBSITE, WWW.USAID.GOV


10) Approved Exceptions to Standard U.S. Food Aid Proforma Booking Note Terms,
Procedures and Formats, and other special terms and conditions will apply to all
above cargo, unless specified otherwise.

Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Despatch - No Detention

For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice
requirements.

All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information.

THE OCEAN CARRIER MUST CONTACT THE INTERMODAL PLANT (WAREHOUSE) AT LEAST 72 HOURS
IN ADVANCE OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE SHIPPING PERIOD FROM INTERMODAL PLANT
(WAREHOUSE) TO ESTABLISH A LOADING SCHEDULE THAT BEGINS ON THE 1ST DAY OF THE
SHIPPING PERIOD. A COPY OF THE LOADING SCHEDULE FROM EACH INTERMODAL PLANT
(WAREHOUSE) IS REQUESTED BY USDA KCCO IN WRITING 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY
OF THE SHIPPING PERIOD FROM THE INTERMODAL PLANT (WAREHOUSE). THIS INFORMATION
IS REQUIRED BY USDA KCCO/WLED IN ORDER TO COORDINATE CHECKLOADING OF THE MILK
CONTAINERS AT THE INTERMODAL PLANT (WAREHOUSE) AND NO MILK CAN LOAD UNLESS AN
EXAMINER IS PRESENT.

ALL NONFAT DRY MILK MUST BE SHIPPED IN FULLY ENCLOSED MARINE CONTAINERS, LOADED
AND SEALED AT THE WAREHOUSE ALLOCATED BY USDA, AND REMAIN IN SAME SELAED CONTAINER
UP TO DELIVERY POINT. OFFERS OF NON-CONTAINERIZED SERVICE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
RESPONSIVE TO THIS FREIGHT IFB.

OWNER/CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD NFD MILK CARGO IS:
(A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION
(B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD
(C) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE
AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, OWNER/CARRIER MUST PROVIDE AN FGIS CONTAINER CONDITION
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.
CONTAINER INSPECTION IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING NFD MILK CARGOES.

CARRIER IS TO PROVIDE 21 DAYS FREE TIME ON CONTAINERS AT DISCHARGE.

Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Offices notice to the trade of May 5, 2000,
is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon request.

For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owner and/or their agent must return signed Bills of Lading
and related documents to Freight Expediters within 48 hours (2 business days)
after receipt of approved masters. 


Delivery Delay Assessment (DDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details:

Note 1: Carrier to guarantee vessel arrival at discharge port (Karachi)
in accordance with transit time ranges as per Clause 15 of the 
Booking Guidelines (45 days after completion of loading at the 
last U.S. port). CRS will impose liquidated Delivery Delay 
Assessment (DDA) damages of USD $1.00 per metric ton per day, 
or pro-rata, if vessel is delayed in arriving at Karachi beyond
the transit time range of 45 days.
Said assessment, if any, will be deducted from freight payment.


Application of DDA's will be specific to CRS cargo.

Note 2: Cargoes AA - GG, totalling 655 MT should travel together. 

Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA, as applicable, 
and cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.

In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound
documentation, carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the
cargo due in whole or in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count, 
and providing same to FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, will be solely for carriers account.


Commodity, load port 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 supplier's plant, vessel owners must
comply with supplier's load and capacity capabilities. If the vessel fails to
comply with supplier's load capabilities, any costs incurred by CCC including but
not limited to carrying charges, liquidated damages, storage, will be for the
vessel's account. If containers are placed at the supplier's plant, carrier must
ensure that containers are placed at the plant by the commencement of the supplier's
shipping period and supply containers 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.



11) Other requirements or pertinent information:

A. Vessels itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owners company including officers, address and bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.

12) All offers and cargo bookings must be basis full liner terms. Rates offered to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton, and must 
include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component and Domestic 
Inland charges. No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges 
nor minimum container quantities or charges to apply.


13) Offers to be submitted to FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, at 6920 Engle Road, Suite II,
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130, Attn: Brian Donovan or Anna Hasman 
(telephone: 440-260-0116), or by fax at 440-260-0232.

14) Offers are due by 14:00 hrs Eastern, 05 October 2004. Any offers received
thereafter will not be considered. 

15) Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with mandatory
requirements of this IFB, including but not limited to the minimums and
maximums specified above, will not be considered. Offers must include full
particulars demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements.
Catholic Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with USDA
approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory
requirements of this IFB.

16) Contract and Payment Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB
is subject to the standard U.S. Food Aid Cooperating Sponsor Booking Guidelines
(INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated
herein. Copies of these guidelines may be obtained from USAID website, www.usaid.gov.


Amendment Sept 29, 2004
04-077P

SEPTEMBER 29, 2004

AMENDMENT 1. INV. 04-077-P

FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES, AMENDS THE REFERENCED FREIGHT TENDER AS FOLLOWS:

(1) AVAILABILILTY DATES: NET 10/25/04 NLT 11/05/04

THIS APPLIES TO ALL PARCELS, AA-HH, TOTALLING 815 MT

(2) OFFERS ARE DUE BY 11:00 HRS EASTERN, 30 SEPTEMBER 2004.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FREIGHT TENDER ISSUED SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Tender Sept 24, 2004
04-77P 

FREIGHT EXPEDITERS issues freight tender for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

1) Invitation Number 04-077-P
2) Dated September 24, 2004
3) Issued by FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
4) On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Sec. 416(b) commodities as follows: 

FULL CARGO DESCRIPTION

AA: CRS-PK-01 SEE NOTE 1 
CARGO: 52 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: PARIS BROS WAREHOUSE
8800 NE UNDERGROUND DR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64161
(Ctc: Joe Paris Tel:816-455-4188 Fax:816-455-6538)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NLT 10/22/04 
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

BB: CRS-PK-02 SEE NOTE 1 
CARGO: 45 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MJB STORAGE SERVICES, INC
7215 SW TOPEKA BLVD
BUILDING 11
PAULINE, KS 66619
(Ctc: Jeff Whan Tel:785-862-2666 Fax:785-862-8373)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NLT 10/22/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

CC: CRS-PK-03 SEE NOTE 1 
CARGO: 60 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: ATTEBURY GRAIN, INC.
1730 W LOOP 335 SOUTH
AMARILLO, TX 79105
(Ctc: Greg Herrington Tel:806-242-3510 Fax:806-335-1165)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NTL 10/22/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

DD: CRS-PK-04 SEE NOTE 1 
CARGO: 110 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MCCARTY-HULL, INC
822 EAST FOSTER
PAMPA, TX 79066
(Ctc. Kevin McCarty Tel:806-383-8383, x131 
Fax:806-383-9383)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NLT 10/22/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

EE: CRS-PK-05 SEE NOTE 1 
CARGO: 162 NMT NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: TULARE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
446 WEST PROSPERITY AVE
TULARE, CA 93274
(Ctc. Dan Tucker Tel:559-686-5747 Fax: 559-688-1029)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NTL 10/22/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

FF: CRS-PK-06 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 172 NMT FORT-NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: GROUP WAREHOUSES
3550 S WILLOW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93725
(Ctc. Mike Goosev Tel: 559-265-4200 Fax: 559-265-4205)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NTL 10/22/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

GG: CRS-PK-07 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 54 NMT FORT-NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: TAB TRANSPORTATION
13050 MARLAY AVE
FONTANA, CA 92337
(Ctc. Bruce Haskins Tel: 541-892-0953 Fax: 541-882-3823)
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NTL 10/22/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii

HH: CRS-PK-08 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 160 NMT FORT-NFDM 25 KILO BAGS
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MIDLAND COMMODITIES
8790 WALLACEVILLE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77029
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 10/11/04 NTL 10/22/04
DISPORT: KARACHI
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii





***U.S. FOOD AID PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II,
DATED MAY 1, 2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND
ON THE USAID WEBSITE, WWW.USAID.GOV


10) Approved Exceptions to Standard U.S. Food Aid Proforma Booking Note Terms,
Procedures and Formats, and other special terms and conditions (These items
will apply to above cargo, unless specified otherwise.

Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Despatch - No Detention

For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice
requirements.

All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information.

THE OCEAN CARRIER MUST CONTACT THE INTERMODAL PLANT (WAREHOUSE) AT LEAST 72 HOURS
IN ADVANCE OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE SHIPPING PERIOD FROM INTERMODAL PLANT
(WAREHOUSE) TO ESTABLISH A LOADING SCHEDULE THAT BEGINS ON THE 1ST DAY OF THE
SHIPPING PERIOD. A COPY OF THE LOADING SCHEDULE FROM EACH INTERMODAL PLANT
(WAREHOUSE) IS REQUESTED BY USDA KCCO IN WRITING 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY
OF THE SHIPPING PERIOD FROM THE INTERMODAL PLANT (WAREHOUSE). THIS INFORMATION
IS REQUIRED BY USDA KCCO/WLED IN ORDER TO COORDINATE CHECKLOADING OF THE MILK
CONTAINERS AT THE INTERMODAL PLANT (WAREHOUSE) AND NO MILK CAN LOAD UNLESS AN
EXAMINER IS PRESENT.

ALL NONFAT DRY MILK MUST BE SHIPPED IN FULLY ENCLOSED MARINE CONTAINERS, LOADED
AND SEALED AT THE WAREHOUSE ALLOCATED BY USDA, AND REMAIN IN SAME SELAED CONTAINER
UP TO DELIVERY POINT. OFFERS OF NON-CONTAINERIZED SERVICE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
RESPONSIVE TO THIS FREIGHT IFB.

OWNER/CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD NFD MILK CARGO IS:
(A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION
(B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD
(C) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE
AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, OWNER/CARRIER MUST PROVIDE AN FGIS CONTAINER CONDITION
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.
CONTAINER INSPECTION IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING NFD MILK CARGOES.

CARRIER IS TO PROVIDE UP TO 21 DAYS FREE TIME ON CONTAINERS AT DISCHARGE.

Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S. Department
of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Offices notice to the trade of May 5, 2000,
is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon request.

For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owner and/or their agent must return signed Bills of Lading
and related documents to Freight Expediters within 48 hours (2 business days)
after receipt of approved masters. 


Delivery Delay Assessment (DDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details:

Note 1: Carrier is requested to guarantee vessel arrival at discharge port 
(Karachi) Not earlier than January 5, 2005 and Not later than January 20, 2005.
Should vessel arrive after January 20, 2005, Delivery Delay Assessment will be
enforced. CRS will impose a liquidated Delivery Delay Assessment (DDA) of $1.00
per metric ton per day, or pro-rata, for each day the vessel is delayed in arriving
at Karachi beyond January 20, 2005. Assessment, if any, will be deducted from 
freight payment.

Application of DDA's will be specific to CRS cargo.

Note 2: Cargoes AA - GG, totalling 655 MT should travel together. 

Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA, as applicable, 
and cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.

In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound
documentation, carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the
cargo due in whole or in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count, 
and providing same to FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, will be solely for carriers account.


Commodity, load port 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 supplier's plant, vessel owners must
comply with supplier's load and capacity capabilities. If the vessel fails to
comply with supplier's load capabilities, any costs incurred by CCC including but
not limited to carrying charges, liquidated damages, storage, will be for the
vessel's account. If containers are placed at the supplier's plant, carrier must
ensure that containers are placed at the plant by the commencement of the supplier's 
shipping period and supply containers 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.



11) Other requirements or pertinent information:

A. Vessels itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owners company including officers, address and bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.

12) All offers and cargo bookings must be basis full liner terms. Rates offered
to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton, and must include a breakdown of the
Ocean Charge component and Domestic Inland charges. 
No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges nor minimum container quantities
or charges to apply.


13) Offers to be submitted to FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, at 6920 Engle Road, Suite II,
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130, Attn: Brian Donovan or Anna Hasman 
(telephone: 440-260-0116), or by fax at 440-260-0232.

14) Offers are due by 11:00 hrs Eastern, 29 September 2004. Any offers received
thereafter will not be considered. 

15) Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with mandatory
requirements of this IFB, including but not limited to the minimums and
maximums specified above, will not be considered. Offers must include full
particulars demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements.
Catholic Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with USDA
approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the mandatory
requirements of this IFB.

16) Contract and Payment Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB
is subject to the standard U.S. Food Aid Cooperating Sponsor Booking Guidelines
(INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated
herein. Copies of these guidelines may be obtained from USAID website, www.usaid.gov.

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