Bangladesh Award05-017P

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Award  June 27, 2005
05-017

Freight Tender Results: LAKES, Sec416(b, Bangladesh (6/27/05).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF LAND O LAKES,
INC. (LAKES), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGOES TENDERED ON
JUNE 17, 2005 TO BANGLADESH (IFB NO: 05-017P):
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AA. REF NO: F05-0016
CARGO: UP TO 328 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: R INDEPENDENCE, MO (COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET JULY 25 NLT AUG 5, 2005
CARRIER: AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES
VSL/FLAG: PRESIDENT JACKSON V.174 (USA / P2)
BOOK/RATE: USD 140.00 PER GMT (OCEAN $75.00, US INL $65)
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BB. REF NO: F05-0017
CARGO: UP TO 672 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: R INDEPENDENCE, MO (SPACE CENTER DISTR) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET JULY 25 NLT AUG 5, 2005
CARRIER: AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES
VSL/FLAG: PRESIDENT JACKSON V.174 (USA / P2)
BOOK/RATE: USD 140.00 PER GMT (OCEAN $75.00, US INL $65)
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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


Freight Tender: Lakes, Sec416(b) Parcels to Bangladesh (06/17/05).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF LAND OLAKES,
INC. (LAKES), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR
CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION 416(B) CARGOES VIA CONTAINER
SERVICE ONLY:
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IFB NO: 05-017P.
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AA. REF NO: F05-0016
CARGO: UP TO 328 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: R INDEPENDENCE, MO (COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET JULY 25 NLT AUG 5, 2005
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BB. REF NO: F05-0017
CARGO: UP TO 672 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: R INDEPENDENCE, MO (SPACE CENTER DISTR) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET JULY 25 NLT AUG 5, 2005
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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/RAILCARS
OR TRUCKS BENDS (AS APPLICABLE).
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION ARBITRATION
LDA YES BASIS USD 1.00/GMT/DAY, PER B/N TERMS.
DDA NO
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ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:
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: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD LAKES 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 LAKES CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 4: THE ABOVE PARCELS MUST BE SHIPPED IN FULLY ENCLOSED MARINE
CONTAINERS. SAME ARE TO BE LOADED AND SEALED FOR EXPORT AT
SUPPLIERS WAREHOUSE(S). NO TRANSLOADING WILL BE PERMITTED.
OFFERS OF NON-CONTAINERIZED SERVICE WILL BE CONSIDERED AS
NON RESPONSIVE.
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NOTE 5: CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE PORT OF CHITTAGONG,
BANGLADESH BASIS DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(A)(ii) WITH THE EXCEPTION
THAT THE CARRIER IS TO GRANT 21 DAYS FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER TO
ALLOW FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES AND PERMIT LAKES (OR LAKES
RECEIVER) 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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NOTE 6: SUPPLIER DETAILS:
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COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION
16500 E TRUMAN RD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
CONTACT: DORIS JONES
PHONE: 816-836-1500

SPACE CENTER DISTR
2999 E GEOSPACE DR
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
CONTACT: VERDA
PHONE: 816-257-1509 EXT 229
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PRIOR TO SUBMITTING OFFERS, OFFERORS MUST CHECK WITH THE INLAND PLANT
(WAREHOUSE) FACILITY TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE/SIZE CONTAINER IS ACCEPTABLE
AT THE INLAND PLANT (WAREHOUSE) FACILITY, THEIR DAILY LOAD RATES, AS
WELL AS THEIR CAPABILITY FOR LOADING CONTAINERS.
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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 SHIPPER 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.
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NOTE 7: CARRIERS MUST POSITION CONTAINERS AT THE ABOVE WAREHOUSE(S) AS
EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE SHIPPING WINDOW. CARRIERS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE
IN THEIR OFFER THAT THEY HAVE AMPLE AVAILABLE CONTAINERS TO COMMENCE
LOADING AT THE START OF THE SHIPPING WINDOW AND TO CONTINUE
SUPPLYING CONTAINERS UNTIL ALL CARGOES ARE STUFFED.
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NOTE 8: IN ADDITION TO THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF NOTE 6 ABOVE, THE NFDM REQUIRES
PRESHIPMENT INSPECTION (PSI) THAT WILL BE ARRANGED FOR BY LAKES. THE
INSPECTOR MUST WITNESS THE STUFFING AND SEALING OF EACH CONTAINER. THE
CARRIERS, WAREHOUSES, INSPECTORS, AND BKA MUST COORDINATE THE LOAD
SCHEDULE TO MAKE SURE THE PSI INSPECTORS AND THE USDA WLED INSPECTORS
ARE PRESENT FOR THE STUFFING OF EACH CONTAINER. IF THE CONTAINERS ARE
POSITIONED/STUFFED WITHOUT COORDINATING WITH ALL PARTIES, THE CARRIER
WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ADDITIONAL EXPENSES BORN OUT OF THEIR
FAILURE TO COORDINATE THE LOADS.
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NOTE 9: OFFERS MUST BE FOR NAMED VESSEL(S) AND INCLUDE REASONABLE AND ACCEPTABLE
LOADING SCHEDULES AND TRANSIT TIMES IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED
RESPONSIVE. OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE VIA VESSELS NOT IN A REGULARLY
SCHEDULED LINER SERVICE MUST PROVIDE VESSEL'S ITINERARY AND CURRENT
POSITION. ADDITIONALLY, SUCH OFFERS SHOULD INCLUDE FULL PARTICULARS ON
VESSEL OWNER'S COMPANY INCLUDING OFFICERS, ADDRESS AND BANK REFERENCE.
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NOTE 10:CARRIERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO DELIVER SAID CARGOES TO THE
DISCHARGE PORT WITHIN, OR AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO, THE FIRST WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 2005.
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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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- 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.
- LAKES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
LAKES 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 NOVEMBER 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 JUNE 22, 2005.
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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