Bolivia Award05-066P

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05-066P Award
11.18.05 Bolivia

Booking Results:

IFB No. BO-PCI-FFE-05-066P
Vessel owner: America Cargo Transport
Vessel: DELAWARE TRADER and SEABOARD POWER (P2)
Cargo: Per Tender
Total Frt Rate: $338.00 Per MT

All other terms and conditions pursuant tender terms.

05-066P Freight Re-tender
11.14.05

Freight RETENDER: Project Concern McGovern Dole Cargoes to Bolivia

UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO., INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING CARGOES, VIA THROUGH BILL OF LADING, THROUGH THE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM INVITATION NO. 105A:
IFB NO. BO-PCI-FFE-05-066P
1. A. COMMODITY: WHEAT SOY BLEND IN 25 KG BAGS
CARGO: 210 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
B. COMMODITY: WHEAT SOY BLEND IN 25 KG BAGS
CARGO: 210 NET METRIC TONS
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
C. COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHAMBABA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
D. COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
E. COMMODITY: A.P. FLOUR IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 600 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHAMBABA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: DECEMBER 25, 2005
F. COMMODITY: A.P. FLOUR IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 600 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
G. COMMODITY: VEGOIL IN 6/4 LTR CANS
CARGO: 140 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
H. COMMODITY: VEGOIL IN 6/4 LTR CANS
CARGO: 130 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
I. COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KGS BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
J. COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
2. CARGO IS TO BE DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES, IN THE
ABOVE REFERENCED CITIES, WITHIN BOLIVIA UNDER THROUGH BILL(S) OF LADING
AT OWNERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARGO IS TO BE UNLOADED AND STACKED
IN RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES AT FINAL DESTINATION POINTS AT OWNERS TIME, RISK
AND EXPENSE. CARRIERS TO ARRANGE ALL CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND FORMALITIES AND
PASSAGE AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY AT
CARRIERS EXPENSE. ALL NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
INSURE SAFE ARRIVAL OF PROJECT CONCERNS CARGOES AT EACH OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE WAREHOUSES.
3. CARGOES MAY BE CONTAINERIZED FOR CONVENIENCE OF CARRIERS.
4. TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO
DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.
5. ALL BAGGED CARGO TO BE FUMIGATED. FUMIGATION OF AP FLOUR AS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-83 DATED JUNE 13, 2001. THIS FUMIGATION PROTOCOL IS EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL SHIPMENT PERIODS FOR THIS INVITATION.
IN KEEPING WITH BOLIVIAN SANITARY REQUIREMENTS CARRIERS ARE TO ARRANGE FOR FUMIGATION OF CARGOES AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING SAME. COST OF FUMIGATION IS FOR CARRIERS ACCOUNT.
6. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CARGO THAT IS CONTAINERIZED:
A) MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
B) CARGO IS TO BE STUFFED INTO CONTAINERS AT OWNERS TIME,
RISK AND EXPENSE. CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRIPPING
CARGO FROM CONTAINER AND STACKING IN RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES
AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. IT IS CARRIERS
RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR STRIPPING
(UNSTUFFING) OF CONTAINERS AT FINAL DESTINATIONS.
C) CONTAINER SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO LOADING AND AN
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OBTAINED WHICH ENSURES THAT THE
CONTAINER IS CLEAN, DRY, FREE OF INSECT INFESTATION AND
ODOR, AND IS IN CONDITION TO LOAD AND CARRY FOOD
COMMODITIES.
D) CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD
THESE CARGOES IS:
(1) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION;
(2) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD;
(3) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM
REGULAR SERVICE.
AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE TO
UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO. AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY REPORT
ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.
SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING THESE CARGOES.
E) COSTS FOR ALL CONTAINER INSPECTIONS SHALL BE FOR THE
ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN CARRIER.
7. FOR INTERMODAL CARGOES: CARRIERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. IF THE CARRIER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND STORAGE WILL BE FOR THE CARRIERS 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.
8. 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 THAT VESSEL FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE FIRST (OR SOLE) LOADPORT. LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT.
9. PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUIRES THAT CARGO ARRIVE AT DISCHARGE PORT NOT LATER THAN 25 DAYS FROM COMPLETION OF LOADING.
10. CARRIERS ARE FULLY AND SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO BY U.S. CUSTOMS ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO CARRIERS DELAY IN VERIFYING THE FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAID COUNT TO UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO.
11. OFFERS FROM NVOCCS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
12. NON U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST BE REGISTERED IN LLOYDS OR
EQUIVALENT AND SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OLD.
13. VESSELS DETAILED ITINERARY AND CURRENT POSITION IS TO BE
STATED IN OFFER AND SHOULD PROVIDE ESTIMATED SAILING DATE
FROM LOADPORT, AND ESTIMATED ETA AT DISCHARGE PORT.
14. OFFER TO PROVIDE BREAKDOWN OF FREIGHT RATE AS FOLLOWS:
A) OCEAN TRANSPORTATION, B) INLAND TRANSPORTATION (BOTH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), C) STACKING OF THE CARGO AT RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE, D) FUMIGATION COSTS.
15. UNIVERSAL SHIPPING, ALONG WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RESERVES THE OPTION TO REQUIRE FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANKS POWERTRACK SYSTEM. SUCH OPTION TO BE DECLARED BY UNIVERSAL SHIPPING PRIOR TO CARGO LIFTING. IF POWERTRACK OPTION IS DECLARED, CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH US BANK.
16. ISM AND ISPS CODE COMPLIANCE. CARRIER GUARANTEES THAT THIS VESSEL IS REQUIRED BY THE ISM (NON SELF-PROPELLED BARGES ARE EXEMPT), AND ISPS CODE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (1974) AS AMENDED (SOLAS) COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITIES SECURITY (ISPS) CODE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS BOOKING NOTE. UPON REQUEST, CARRIERS TO PROVIDE SHIPPERS WITH A COPY OF THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE (DOC) AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (SMC) IN REGARD TO THE ISM CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC) IN REGARD TO THE ISPS CODE. CARRIERS ARE TO REAMIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL CONSEQUENCES FROM MATTERS ARISING AS A RESULT OF THE CARRIER OR THE VESSEL BEING OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM AND ISPS CODE.
17. SUBSTANDARD VESSELS: SECTION 408 OF THE COAST GUARD
AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE)CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY. AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS A GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFERORS MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OWNERS/OPERATORS ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES).
18. 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."
19. THE USDA KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-68 DATED MAY 5, 2000 CHANGE IN VLO REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES IS HEREBY INCORPORATED. A COPY OF NOTICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING FTP SITE: HTTP://WWW.FSA.USDA.GOV/DACO/EOD_NOTICES/EOD68.PDF. A COPY OF THE VLO CERTIFICATE MUST BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE FREIGHT PAYMENT PACKAGE.
20. IF CARGO AND/OR VESSEL IS FOUND TO BE INFESTED AT DISCHARGE PORT AND PROVIDED CLEAN BILLS OF LADING WERE ISSUED, FUMIGATION TO BE AT OWNERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.
21. A BROKERAGE COMMISSION IS PAYABLE BY OWNERS ON GROSS FREIGHT,
DEADFREIGHT, AND DEMURRAGE. TWO-THIRDS OF 2.5 PERCENT TO BE
PAID TO UNIVERSAL SHIPPING AND ONE-THIRD OF 2.5 PERCENT TO BE
PAID TO OWNERS' BROKER, IF OWNER'S BROKER IS INVOLVED IN THE VESSEL FIXTURE, OR A FULL 2.5 PERCENT TO BE PAID TO UNIVERSAL
SHIPPING IF THE VESSEL FIXTURE IS ARRANGED WITHOUT OWNERS' BROKER.
22. FURTHER DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, WHICH ARE FULLY INCOPORATED HEREIN.
23. CHARTERERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR
ALL OFFERS.
24. OFFERS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY SEALED LETTER, OR BY FAX NO.
703-522-9417 AT UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO., 2300 CLARENDON BLVD.,
SUITE 1004, ARLINGTON, VA 22201 NO LATER THAN 1400 HOURS
WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005.


05-066P Tender Cancel
11/8/05

UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO., INC. ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL HEREBY CANCELS TENDER ISSUED OCTOBER 27, 2005 - IFB NO. PCI-FFE-05-066P (CARGOES TO BOLIVIA).


05-066P Tender
October 28, 2005
Bolivia

Freight Tender: Project Concern McGovern Dole Cargoes to Bolivia

UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO., INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING CARGOES, VIA THROUGH BILL OF LADING, THROUGH THE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM INVITATION NO. 105A:
IFB NO. BO-PCI-FFE-05-066P
1. A. COMMODITY: WHEAT SOY BLEND IN 25 KG BAGS
CARGO: 210 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
B. COMMODITY: WHEAT SOY BLEND IN 25 KG BAGS
CARGO: 210 NET METRIC TONS
LOAD PORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
C. COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHAMBABA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
D. COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
E. COMMODITY: A.P. FLOUR IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 600 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHAMBABA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: DECEMBER 25, 2005
F. COMMODITY: A.P. FLOUR IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 600 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
G. COMMODITY: VEGOIL IN 6/4 LTR CANS
CARGO: 140 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
H. COMMODITY: VEGOIL IN 6/4 LTR CANS
CARGO: 130 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
I. COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KGS BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
J. COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 90 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: JACINTOPORT, TX
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: JANUARY 10, 2006
2. CARGO IS TO BE DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES, IN THE
ABOVE REFERENCED CITIES, WITHIN BOLIVIA UNDER THROUGH BILL(S) OF LADING
AT OWNERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARGO IS TO BE UNLOADED AND STACKED
IN RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES AT FINAL DESTINATION POINTS AT OWNERS TIME, RISK
AND EXPENSE. CARRIERS TO ARRANGE ALL CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND FORMALITIES AND
PASSAGE AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY AT
CARRIERS EXPENSE. ALL NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
INSURE SAFE ARRIVAL OF PROJECT CONCERNS CARGOES AT EACH OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE WAREHOUSES.
3. CARGOES MAY BE CONTAINERIZED FOR CONVENIENCE OF CARRIERS.
4. TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO
DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.
5. ALL BAGGED CARGO TO BE FUMIGATED. FUMIGATION OF AP FLOUR AS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-83 DATED JUNE 13, 2001. THIS FUMIGATION PROTOCOL IS EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL SHIPMENT PERIODS FOR THIS INVITATION.
IN KEEPING WITH BOLIVIAN SANITARY REQUIREMENTS CARRIERS ARE TO ARRANGE FOR FUMIGATION OF CARGOES AND PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING SAME. COST OF FUMIGATION IS FOR CARRIERS ACCOUNT.
6. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CARGO THAT IS CONTAINERIZED:
A) MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
B) CARGO IS TO BE STUFFED INTO CONTAINERS AT OWNERS TIME,
RISK AND EXPENSE. CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRIPPING
CARGO FROM CONTAINER AND STACKING IN RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES
AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. IT IS CARRIERS
RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR STRIPPING
(UNSTUFFING) OF CONTAINERS AT FINAL DESTINATIONS.
C) CONTAINER SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO LOADING AND AN
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OBTAINED WHICH ENSURES THAT THE
CONTAINER IS CLEAN, DRY, FREE OF INSECT INFESTATION AND
ODOR, AND IS IN CONDITION TO LOAD AND CARRY FOOD
COMMODITIES.
D) CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD
THESE CARGOES IS:
(1) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION;
(2) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD;
(3) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM
REGULAR SERVICE.
AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE TO
UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO. AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY REPORT
ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.
SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING THESE CARGOES.
E) COSTS FOR ALL CONTAINER INSPECTIONS SHALL BE FOR THE
ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN CARRIER.
7. FOR INTERMODAL CARGOES: CARRIERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. IF THE CARRIER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND STORAGE WILL BE FOR THE CARRIERS 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.
8. 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 THAT VESSEL FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE FIRST (OR SOLE) LOADPORT. LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT.
9. PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUIRES THAT CARGO ARRIVE AT DISCHARGE PORT NOT LATER THAN 25 DAYS FROM COMPLETION OF LOADING.
10. CARRIERS ARE FULLY AND SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO BY U.S. CUSTOMS ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO CARRIERS DELAY IN VERIFYING THE FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAID COUNT TO UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO.
11. OFFERS FROM NVOCCS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
12. NON U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST BE REGISTERED IN LLOYDS OR
EQUIVALENT AND SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OLD.
13. VESSELS DETAILED ITINERARY AND CURRENT POSITION IS TO BE
STATED IN OFFER AND SHOULD PROVIDE ESTIMATED SAILING DATE
FROM LOADPORT, AND ESTIMATED ETA AT DISCHARGE PORT.
14. OFFER TO PROVIDE BREAKDOWN OF FREIGHT RATE AS FOLLOWS:
A) OCEAN TRANSPORTATION, B) INLAND TRANSPORTATION (BOTH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), C) STACKING OF THE CARGO AT RECEIVERS WAREHOUSE, D) FUMIGATION COSTS.
15. UNIVERSAL SHIPPING, ALONG WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RESERVES THE OPTION TO REQUIRE FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANKS POWERTRACK SYSTEM. SUCH OPTION TO BE DECLARED BY UNIVERSAL SHIPPING PRIOR TO CARGO LIFTING. IF POWERTRACK OPTION IS DECLARED, CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH US BANK.
16. ISM AND ISPS CODE COMPLIANCE. CARRIER GUARANTEES THAT THIS VESSEL IS REQUIRED BY THE ISM (NON SELF-PROPELLED BARGES ARE EXEMPT), AND ISPS CODE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (1974) AS AMENDED (SOLAS) COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITIES SECURITY (ISPS) CODE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS BOOKING NOTE. UPON REQUEST, CARRIERS TO PROVIDE SHIPPERS WITH A COPY OF THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE (DOC) AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (SMC) IN REGARD TO THE ISM CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC) IN REGARD TO THE ISPS CODE. CARRIERS ARE TO REAMIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL CONSEQUENCES FROM MATTERS ARISING AS A RESULT OF THE CARRIER OR THE VESSEL BEING OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM AND ISPS CODE.
17. SUBSTANDARD VESSELS: SECTION 408 OF THE COAST GUARD
AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE)CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY. AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS A GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFERORS MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OWNERS/OPERATORS ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES).
18. 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."
19. THE USDA KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-68 DATED MAY 5, 2000 CHANGE IN VLO REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES IS HEREBY INCORPORATED. A COPY OF NOTICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING FTP SITE: HTTP://WWW.FSA.USDA.GOV/DACO/EOD_NOTICES/EOD68.PDF. A COPY OF THE VLO CERTIFICATE MUST BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE FREIGHT PAYMENT PACKAGE.
20. IF CARGO AND/OR VESSEL IS FOUND TO BE INFESTED AT DISCHARGE PORT AND PROVIDED CLEAN BILLS OF LADING WERE ISSUED, FUMIGATION TO BE AT OWNERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.
21. A BROKERAGE COMMISSION IS PAYABLE BY OWNERS ON GROSS FREIGHT,
DEADFREIGHT, AND DEMURRAGE. TWO-THIRDS OF 2.5 PERCENT TO BE
PAID TO UNIVERSAL SHIPPING AND ONE-THIRD OF 2.5 PERCENT TO BE
PAID TO OWNERS' BROKER, IF OWNER'S BROKER IS INVOLVED IN THE VESSEL FIXTURE, OR A FULL 2.5 PERCENT TO BE PAID TO UNIVERSAL
SHIPPING IF THE VESSEL FIXTURE IS ARRANGED WITHOUT OWNERS' BROKER.
22. FURTHER DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, WHICH ARE FULLY INCOPORATED HEREIN.
23. CHARTERERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR
ALL OFFERS.
24. OFFERS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY SEALED LETTER, OR BY FAX NO.
703-522-9417 AT UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO., 2300 CLARENDON BLVD.,
SUITE 1004, ARLINGTON, VA 22201 NO LATER THAN 1200 HOURS
WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2005.