Cambodia Award05-012P

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Award
March 29, 2005
05-012P
FREIGHT EXPEDITERS issues award notice for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

1) Invitation Number 05-012P
For parcels purchased under Commodity Invitation 035A
2) Dated March 29, 2005
3) Issued by FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
4) On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of FOOD FOR PROGRESS commodities as follows: 

FULL CARGO DESCRIPTION

AA: CRS-KH-01 
CARGO: 1000 NMT VO 20 LITER CAN
LOAD PORT: RMRK
DISPORT: KAMPONG SAOM, CAMBODIA
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 04/21/05 NLT 05/05/05 
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.A.ii
CARRIER/ PRIORITY: AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD/ P2
RATE: OCEAN $35.00 + US INLAND $72.53 TOTAL $107.53

Cambodia Tender
March 18, 2005
05-012P

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

1) Invitation Number 05-012P
For parcels purchased under Commodity Invitation 035A
2) Dated March 18, 2005
3) Issued by FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
4) On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of FOOD FOR PROGRESS commodities as follows: 

FULL CARGO DESCRIPTION

AA: CRS-KH-01 
CARGO: 1000 NMT VO 20 LITER CAN
LOAD PORT: RMRK
DISPORT: KAMPONG SAOM, CAMBODIA
AVAILABILITY DATE: NET 04/21/05 NLT 05/05/05 
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 NOV 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 Both Ends

Please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice requirements.

Shipper requires cargo to be containerized in 20' containers only.
CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD CRS 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 FREIGHT EXPEDITERS A FGIS 
SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. 
SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING CRS CARGOES.

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRST CONTAINER BEING
LOADED, THE CARRIER MUST NOTIFY FREIGHT EXPEDITERS, IN ORDER TO COORDINATE 
PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION AND CONTAINER SEALING BY SGS CONTROL SERVICES, INC.
CAMBODIAN LAW REQUIRES EACH 20' CONTAINER TO BE AFFIXED WITH A SEAL BY SGS, AND
NO CONTAINER CAN LOAD UNLESS SGS PERSONELL ARE PRESENT. SGS FEES/CHARGES ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE FOR ACCOUNT OF SHIPPER.

Vessel Carriers 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. 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. Carriers are responsible to offer only for vendors who match Carriers'
capabilities. Carriers are encouraged to refer to KC-362 for the list of plant
locations and capabilities. 

All offers MUST include vessel's full itinerary, including current position, 
ETA loadport, ETS loadport, ETA destination, and trans-shipment details.

For Information purposes only, shipper notes that Kampong Saom port consists of 
the "Old Pier", with a draft restriction of 8.5 meters, and the "New Pier", with 
a draft restriction of 7.2 meters. Carrier is responsible for vessel arriving at 
discharge port not exceeding discharge port maximum draft restriction. 
Lightening, if required, to be performed in the territorial waters of Cambodia, 
for Carrier's time, risk, and expense. 


For ALL CRS CARGOES. Carrier 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.


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. 


Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA/USAID, as
applicable, and cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.
VESSEL TYPE EXCLUSIONS: TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED.

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.


11) Other requirements or pertinent information:

A. Full particulars of vessel Owners company including officers, address and bank
references.
B. 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 Rhoda Rizzen 
(telephone: 440-260-0116), or by fax at 440-260-0232.

14) Offers are due by 11:00 hrs Eastern, March 24, 2005; 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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