Pakistan Award07-009P

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07-009 Pakistan Award
March 15, 2007

Freight Tender Results: LAKES, Sec416b Parcels to Pakistan (03/15/07)

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF LAND O LAKES,
INC. (LAKES), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGO TENDERED ON
FEBRUARY 28, 2007 TO PAKISTAN (IFB NO: 07-009P):

AA. REF NO: 07-009P-01 (BKA# F07-0080) **TRANCHE #1**
CARGO: UP TO 686 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: RHOU (MIDLAND COMMODITIES) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: KARACHI, PAKISTAN B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET MAR 26 NLT APR 6, 2007
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VSL/FLAG: SL QUALITY V.0707 (USA) P2 SERVICE (P1D)
BOOK/RATE: USD 90.00 PER GMT (OCEAN $80, D.INLAND $10)

BB. REF NO: 07-009P-02 (BKA# F07-0081) **TRANCHE #2**
CARGO: UP TO 1070 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: RHOU (TRANS-HOLD INC) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: KARACHI, PAKISTAN B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET APR 23 NLT MAY 4, 2007
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VSL/FLAG: SL COMMITMENT V.0707 (USA) P2 SERVICE (P1D)
BOOK/RATE: USD 90.00 PER GMT (OCEAN $80, D.INLAND $10)

CC. REF NO: 07-009P-03 (BKA# F07-0082) **TRANCHE #2**
CARGO: UP TO 244 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: RHOU (MIDLAND COMMODITIES) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: KARACHI, PAKISTAN B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET APR 23 - NLT MAY 4, 2007
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VSL/FLAG: SL COMMITMENT V.0707 (USA) P2 SERVICE (P1D)
BOOK/RATE: USD 90.00 PER GMT (OCEAN $80, D.INLAND $10)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET


07-009 Pakistan Tender
February 28, 2007

Freight Tender: Lakes, Sec416(b) Parcels to Pakistan (02/28/07).
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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 20 CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY:
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IFB NO: 07-009P.
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AA. REF NO: 07-009P-01 (BKA# F07-0080) **TRANCHE #1**
CARGO: UP TO 686 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: RHOU (MIDLAND COMMODITIES) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: KARACHI, PAKISTAN B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET MAR 26 NLT APR 6, 2007
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BB. REF NO: 07-009P-02 (BKA# F07-0081) **TRANCHE #2**
CARGO: UP TO 1070 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: RHOU (TRANS-HOLD INC) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: KARACHI, PAKISTAN B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET APR 23 NLT MAY 4, 2007
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CC. REF NO: 07-009P-03 (BKA# F07-0082) **TRANCHE #2**
CARGO: UP TO 244 NMT
COMMODITY: NONFAT DRY MILK 25K BAGS
LOAD PORT: RHOU (MIDLAND COMMODITIES) B/N 1(B)
DISPORT: KARACHI, PAKISTAN B/N TERMS 2(A)(ii)
AVAIL: NET APR 23 - NLT MAY 4, 2007
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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, $1/MT PER DAY OR PRO-RATA, PER B/N TERMS 15.
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: TWENTY (20) FOOT CONTAINERS ONLY. OFFERS UTILIZING FORTY (40) FOOT
CONTAINERS WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.
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NOTE 3: CARGOES MUST BE PHYSICALLY DISCHARGED FROM THE VESSEL AT THE PORT OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN. OFFERS UTILIZING THE PORT OF PORT QASIM WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.
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NOTE 4: 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 THE CONTAINERS. LAKES WILL NOT ISSUE WAIVERS ON CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT INSPECTED & APPROVED BY FGIS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING LAKES CARGOES.
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NOTE 5: NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 6: 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 7: CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE PORT OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN
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 8: SUPPLIER DETAILS:
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MIDLAND COMMODITIES, INC
8790 WALLISVILLE
HOUSTON, TX
PHONE 479-784-9109
FAX: 479-784-9342
CONTACT: GENE
LOADOUT CAPABILITY: 10 CONTAINERS/DAY W/O GUARANTEE
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TRANS-HOLD INC
3405 NAVIGATION BLVD
SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX
PHONE: 713-678-7308
FAX 713-678-4745
CONTACT: JERRY
LOAD-OUT CAPABILITY: 10 CONTAINERS/DAY W/O GUARANTEE
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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 FOR 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). THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE LOAD SCHEDULE IN WRITING.
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NOTE 9: CARRIERS MUST POSITION CONTAINERS AT THE ABOVE WAREHOUSE(S) ON THE
FIRST DAY OF 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 WILL CONTINUE SUPPLYING CONTAINERS UNTIL ALL CARGOES ARE STUFFED.
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NOTE 10: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 11:DUE TO LETTER OF CREDIT REQUIREMENTS, THE 2000 MT OF NFDM WILL BE
CARRIED UNDER A MIN OF 2 B/LS UPTO MAX 10 B/LS. NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES TO APPLY FOR THE ADDITIONAL B/LS.
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NOTE 12:EACH TRANCHE (#1 AND #2) HAS A DIFFERENT AVAILABILITY PERIOD.
TRANCHES CAN NOT BE COMBINED AND LOADED TO THE SAME VESSEL. ALSO,
TRANCHES CAN NOT BE CONSOLIDATED AT A RELAY POINT AND DISCHARGED AT
KARACHI FROM THE SAME VESSEL.
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NOTE 13:CARRIERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO DELIVER SAID CARGOES TO THE
DISCHARGE PORT WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DATE RANGES:
TRANCHE #1 (PARCEL AA) MAY 15 MAY 25, 2007
TRANCHE #2 (PARCELS BB & CC) JUN 13 JUN 22, 2007
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NOTE 14:TRANCHE #1, ALL 686 NMT, MUST MOVE ON ONE VESSEL. TRANCHE #2, ALL
1314 NMT, MUST MOVE ON NO MORE THAN 2 VESSELS.
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NOTE 15:ANY DELAYS IN RECEIPT OF CONTAINERS BY THE CONSIGNEE AT DISPORT,
DUE TO ERRONEOUS ACTS BY THE CARRIER OR CARRIERS AGENT, THAT RESULT
IN PORT/CARRIER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE OR OTHER UNWARRANTED
CHARGES, THESE CHARGES WILL BE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE CARRIER.  LAKES WILL NOT AUTHORIZE FREIGHT PAYMENT UNTIL SUCH ISSUES ARE SETTLED.
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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. COPIES OF THIS BOOKING NOTE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USAID WEBSITE AT WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1100 HRS ET MARCH 5, 2007.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.  20006.
PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL:  MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET