Madagascar Award07-040P

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07-040P Madagascar Award
December 07, 2007

07-040P Madagascar Awards

80 NMT CSB - Bags (25 Kg)
Intermodal - Bridge: Chicago, IL
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Carrier: Safmarine
Vessel/Flag: Safmarine Zambezi / LIB (P3)
Rate/GMT: $204.97 (Ocean $152.97 / Non-Ocean $52.00)


190 NMT CSB - Bags (25 Kg)
600 NMT MR - Bags (50 Kg)
200 NMT VO - Cartons (6/4-Litre-R)
140 NMT PBL-GN - Bags (50 Kg)
FAS Vessel Port: Jacintoport, TX
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Carrier: Sealift Inc.
Vessel/Flag: Advantage / USA (P1)
Rate/Bagged: $473.84 (Ocean $468.84 / Non-Ocean $5.00)
Rate/Veg Oil: $503.84

07-040P Madagascar Re-Tender
November 28, 2007

Freight Tender (Re-tender)
IFB Number: 07-040P
Program: Food for Education
Country: Madagascar
Date: November 28, 2007
Solicitation Number: 107A
Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation
On Behalf of: CARE

This is a partial Re-tender of commodities previously tendered under IFB 07-040P dated October 4, 2007.

Offers are due at 1100 hours Washington, D.C. time Monday December 3, 2007. Please note that this re-tender is taking place outside of FBES and offers will need to be submitted via fax to 516-256-7701 or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to: Muller Shipping Corporation, One Industrial Plaza, Building E, New York, NY 11581. Telephone offers are not allowed and will not be considered. Offers from NVOCCs will not be considered. Shipper reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers.

CARGO DESCRIPTION:

FARES No.: CR-07-00812
07-040P-01: 190 MT CSB in 25 Kg Bags
07-040P-02: 140 MT PBL-GN in 50 Kg Bags
07-040P-03: 600 MT Rice in 50 Kg Bags
07-040P-04: 200 MT VO in 6/4-Litre Cartons (Round)

Loading: JACI
At Port Date: NLT January 5, 2008
Delivery: Toamasina, Madagascar

Discharge Terms: BN Part II Option 2.(A)(ii) if containerized, 2.(B)(i) if breakbulk. For all offers, whether containers or breakbulk, Carrier rates to include discharge port charges described as frais de debarquement and peage portuaire au debarquement and all services covered by those charges.

Discharge of non-containerized cargoes to be restricted to daylight hours only. All commodities are requested to arrive on the same vessel.

Upon completion of discharge from the vessel, a period of not less than 21 days free time is required.

Fumigation required on all bagged commodities.

LDA Applicable.

DDA Not Applicable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Dispute Resolution: Part II Clause 27.(A) [Arbitration] to be applicable to any contract(s) awarded under this IFB.

B. For any bookings made under any of the options in Part II Clause 2.(B)or 2.(C) [Discharge/Delivery Terms] the Carrier is responsible for all charges for delivery to the final point named in the bill of lading, return or repositioning of any equipment, including container and chassis, all costs associated with any container yard or other facility where the equipment is staged until final delivery, and all equipment costs.

C. All carriers awarded cargoes to any destination will be required to cooperate with Receivers surveyors and to allow surveyors access to cargoes, including on-board vessels when shipped breakbulk or when containers are carried aboard a non-cellurized vessel.

D. CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS AND CORN
The requirements of the USAID Notice to the Trade dated April 12, 2005, as revised, covering shipments of bagged beans and corn shipped in containers to designated countries are to apply on any such shipments covered by this IFB. A copy of this Notice, including diagrams for proper container loading, are available at http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/ or can be furnished upon request by Muller Shipping Corporation.

Shipment(s) under this IFB for which these requirements apply are:
- All consignments of great northern beans (PBL-GN). Estimated length of time for customs clearance is approximately 30 days.

E. Whenever fumigation is required it is to be arranged and paid for by the ocean carrier (except as otherwise provided by EOD-83 when applicable), it must be witnessed and certified by an FGIS inspector, and certificates evidencing that this has been accomplished must be furnished when original bills of lading are released.

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:

1. Certain commodities covered by this IFB must be inspected by APHIS/PPQ or other such authorities prior to loading so that a Phytosanitary Certificate can be issued. Such inspection must take place not more than thirty (30) days prior to the cargo being loaded aboard the vessel at the port of export. Carriers intending to load these cargoes into containers, LASH barges, or otherwise unitize cargoes in a way that will prohibit or restrict inspections without sustaining additional costs will be required to bear all such additional expenses if this is done before inspections are effected or if cargoes are not loaded on-board a vessel within the period specified above following inspection.

2. 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. The shipper reserves the right to award without discussion. Award(s) will be to the lowest responsive offeror meeting the mandatory requirements of this IFB.

3. Prior to cargo booking awards, Offerer will be required to provide named vessel(s) with reasonable and acceptable loading schedules and transit times. For vessels not in a regularly scheduled liner service, this to include vessels current position and full itinerary from date of booking until arrival at the port of discharge (or place of final delivery if beyond the discharge port). Carrier also to provide full particulars on vessel owner's company including officers, address and bank reference (unless already on file).

4. Booked rates are to be all-inclusive and stated per gross metric ton. All-inclusive rates which include costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation must include a breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges, as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation, application of desiccants, fumigation or destination bagging. No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

5. Freight payment to be made through U.S. Banks Powertrack system. Carrier shall be responsible for establishing an account directly with U.S. Bank.

6. Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation. If offered through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners broker.

7. Except to the extent as provided above, all awards under this IFB, will be subject to the terms and conditions of Part II of the U.S. Food Aid Booking Note dated November 1, 2004 which are fully incorporated herein. A copy of these terms and conditions may be obtained from http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/. For further information call 516-256-7700.

END OF FREIGHT TENDER
 

07-040P Madagascar Re-Tender
October 19, 2007

Freight Tender (Re-tender)
IFB Number: 07-040P
Program: Food for Education
Country: Madagascar
Date: October 19, 2007
Solicitation Number: 107A
Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation
On Behalf of: CARE

This is a partial Re-tender of commodities originally tendered under IFB 07-040P October 4, 2007.

The advertisement of this re-tender of Invitation 107A coincides with the re-tender of freight under USAID's Invitation 107B. Deadline for submission for both re-tenders is Tuesday, October 23 at 11 am Washington D.C. time. Carriers are encouraged to offer on both re-tenders. Please note that this re-tender is taking place outside of FBES and offers will need to be submitted to the appropriate freight forwarder.

Offers may be submitted via fax to 516-256-7701 or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to: Muller Shipping Corporation, One Industrial Plaza, Building E, New York, NY 11581. Telephone offers are not allowed and will not be considered. Offers from NVOCCs will not be considered. Shipper reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers.

CARGO DESCRIPTION:

FARES No.: CR-07-00812
07-040P-01: 190 MT CSB in 25 Kg Bags
07-040P-02: 140 MT PBL-GN in 50 Kg Bags
07-040P-03: 600 MT Rice in 50 Kg Bags
07-040P-04: 200 MT VO in 6/4-Litre Cartons (Round)

Loading: JACI
At Port Date: NLT January 5, 2008
Delivery: Toamasina, Madagascar

Discharge Terms: BN Part II Option 2.(A)(ii) if containerized, 2.(B)(i) if breakbulk. For all offers, whether containers or breakbulk, Carrier rates to include discharge port charges described as frais de debarquement and peage portuaire au debarquement and all services covered by those charges.

Discharge of non-containerized cargoes to be restricted to daylight hours only. All commodities are requested to arrive on the same vessel.

Upon completion of discharge from the vessel, a period of not less than 21 days free time is required.

Fumigation required on all bagged commodities.

LDA Applicable.

DDA Not Applicable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Dispute Resolution: Part II Clause 27.(A) [Arbitration] to be applicable to any contract(s) awarded under this IFB.

B. For any bookings made under any of the options in Part II Clause 2.(B)or 2.(C) [Discharge/Delivery Terms] the Carrier is responsible for all charges for delivery to the final point named in the bill of lading, return or repositioning of any equipment, including container and chassis, all costs associated with any container yard or other facility where the equipment is staged until final delivery, and all equipment costs.

C. All carriers awarded cargoes to any destination will be required to cooperate with Receivers surveyors and to allow surveyors access to cargoes, including on-board vessels when shipped breakbulk or when containers are carried aboard a non-cellurized vessel.

D. CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS AND CORN
The requirements of the USAID Notice to the Trade dated April 12, 2005, as revised, covering shipments of bagged beans and corn shipped in containers to designated countries are to apply on any such shipments covered by this IFB. A copy of this Notice, including diagrams for proper container loading, are available at http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/ or can be furnished upon request by Muller Shipping Corporation.

Shipment(s) under this IFB for which these requirements apply are:
- All consignments of great northern beans (PBL-GN). Estimated length of time for customs clearance is approximately 30 days.

E. Whenever fumigation is required it is to be arranged and paid for by the ocean carrier (except as otherwise provided by EOD-83 when applicable), it must be witnessed and certified by an FGIS inspector, and certificates evidencing that this has been accomplished must be furnished when original bills of lading are released.

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:

1. Certain commodities covered by this IFB must be inspected by APHIS/PPQ or other such authorities prior to loading so that a Phytosanitary Certificate can be issued. Such inspection must take place not more than thirty (30) days prior to the cargo being loaded aboard the vessel at the port of export. Carriers intending to load these cargoes into containers, LASH barges, or otherwise unitize cargoes in a way that will prohibit or restrict inspections without sustaining additional costs will be required to bear all such additional expenses if this is done before inspections are effected or if cargoes are not loaded on-board a vessel within the period specified above following inspection.

2. 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. The shipper reserves the right to award without discussion. Award(s) will be to the lowest responsive offeror meeting the mandatory requirements of this IFB.

3. Prior to cargo booking awards, Offerer will be required to provide named vessel(s) with reasonable and acceptable loading schedules and transit times. For vessels not in a regularly scheduled liner service, this to include vessels current position and full itinerary from date of booking until arrival at the port of discharge (or place of final delivery if beyond the discharge port). Carrier also to provide full particulars on vessel owner's company including officers, address and bank reference (unless already on file).

4. Booked rates are to be all-inclusive and stated per gross metric ton. All-inclusive rates which include costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation must include a breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges, as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation, application of desiccants, fumigation or destination bagging. No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

5. Freight payment to be made through U.S. Banks Powertrack system. Carrier shall be responsible for establishing an account directly with U.S. Bank.

6. Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation. If offered through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners broker.

7. Except to the extent as provided above, all awards under this IFB, will be subject to the terms and conditions of Part II of the U.S. Food Aid Booking Note dated November 1, 2004 which are fully incorporated herein. A copy of these terms and conditions may be obtained from http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/. For further information call 516-256-7700.

END OF FREIGHT TENDER
 

07-040P Madagascar Tender
October 5, 2007

Freight Tender
IFB Number: 07-040P
Program: Food for Education
Country: Madagascar
Date: October 4, 2007
Solicitation Number: 107A
Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation
On Behalf of: CARE

To determine lowest landed cost, all carriers are required to submit offers electronically for the cargoes advertised by this tender via the USDA Freight Bid Entry System (FBES) for the Solicitation Number(s) referenced above. All offers are subject to all requirements of FBES and of the afore-mentioned Solicitation(s), including the deadline(s) for submission of bids therein. Freight offers are due no later than 10:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time (11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time) on October 11, 2007.

Offers from NVOCCs will not be considered. Shipper reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers.

Availability/At Port Date for commodity deliveries F.A.S. vessel for this Solicitation is January 5, 2008 but supplier contracts for delivery may allow for shipment from origin points as early as November 16, 2007. The potential shipping periods for bids at the plant or bridgepoint locations can be found in the commodity solicitation. Carriers awarded cargo bookings will be required to provide an acceptable vessel loading schedule and to receive cargoes in accordance with USDA-supplier contractual shipping dates and delivery terms.

FBES can be accessed through the following website:
https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main

Carriers must be assigned a logon ID and password to access FBES. Contact the following individuals regarding logon IDs, passwords, and FBES questions or concerns:

Melvin Smith - (816)926-6212 / melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
Teresa Hansen - (816)926-2605 / teresa.hansen@kcc.usda.gov
Gary Marsden - (816)926-6043 / gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
Alan Grote - (816)926-6078 / alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov


CARGO DESCRIPTION:

FARES No.: CR-07-00812
07-040P-01: 270 MT CSB in 25 Kg Bags
07-040P-02: 140 MT PBL-GN in 50 Kg Bags
07-040P-03: 600 MT Rice in 50 Kg Bags
07-040P-04: 200 MT VO in 6/4-Litre Cartons (Round)

Delivery: Toamasina, Madagascar

Discharge Terms: BN Part II Option 2.(A)(ii) if containerized, 2.(B)(i) if breakbulk. For all offers, whether containers or breakbulk, Carrier rates to include discharge port charges described as frais de debarquement and peage portuaire au debarquement and all services covered by those charges.

Discharge of non-containerized cargoes to be restricted to daylight hours only. All commodities are requested to arrive on the same vessel.

Upon completion of discharge from the vessel, a period of not less than 21 days free time is required.

Fumigation required on all bagged commodities.

LDA Applicable.

DDA Not Applicable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Dispute Resolution: Part II Clause 27.(A) [Arbitration] to be applicable to any contract(s) awarded under this IFB.

B. For any bookings made under any of the options in Part II Clause 2.(B)or 2.(C) [Discharge/Delivery Terms] the Carrier is responsible for all charges for delivery to the final point named in the bill of lading, return or repositioning of any equipment, including container and chassis, all costs associated with any container yard or other facility where the equipment is staged until final delivery, and all equipment costs.

C. All carriers awarded cargoes to any destination will be required to cooperate with Receivers surveyors and to allow surveyors access to cargoes, including on-board vessels when shipped breakbulk or when containers are carried aboard a non-cellurized vessel.

D. CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS AND CORN
The requirements of the USAID Notice to the Trade dated April 12, 2005, as revised, covering shipments of bagged beans and corn shipped in containers to designated countries are to apply on any such shipments covered by this IFB. A copy of this Notice, including diagrams for proper container loading, are available at http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/ or can be furnished upon request by Muller Shipping Corporation.

Shipment(s) under this IFB for which these requirements apply are:
- All consignments of great northern beans (PBL-GN). Estimated length of time for customs clearance is approximately 30 days.

E. Any cargoes allocated basis FAS Houston (HOUS) must be handled in accordance with Notice to the Trade EOD-150 dated September 23, 2004, available at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/daco/eod_notices/EOD150.pdf.

F. Whenever fumigation is required it is to be arranged and paid for by the ocean carrier (except as otherwise provided by EOD-83 when applicable), it must be witnessed and certified by an FGIS inspector, and certificates evidencing that this has been accomplished must be furnished when original bills of lading are released.

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:

1. Certain commodities covered by this IFB must be inspected by APHIS/PPQ or other such authorities prior to loading so that a Phytosanitary Certificate can be issued. Such inspection must take place not more than thirty (30) days prior to the cargo being loaded aboard the vessel at the port of export. Carriers intending to load these cargoes into containers, LASH barges, or otherwise unitize cargoes in a way that will prohibit or restrict inspections without sustaining additional costs will be required to bear all such additional expenses if this is done before inspections are effected or if cargoes are not loaded on-board a vessel within the period specified above following inspection.

2. 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. The shipper reserves the right to award without discussion. Award(s) will be to the lowest responsive offeror meeting the mandatory requirements of this IFB.

3. Prior to cargo booking awards, Offerer will be required to provide named vessel(s) with reasonable and acceptable loading schedules and transit times. For vessels not in a regularly scheduled liner service, this to include vessels current position and full itinerary from date of booking until arrival at the port of discharge (or place of final delivery if beyond the discharge port). Carrier also to provide full particulars on vessel owner's company including officers, address and bank reference (unless already on file).

4. Booked rates are to be all-inclusive and stated per gross metric ton. All-inclusive rates which include costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation must include a breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges, as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation, application of desiccants, fumigation or destination bagging. No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

5. Freight payment to be made through U.S. Banks Powertrack system. Carrier shall be responsible for establishing an account directly with U.S. Bank.

6. Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation. If offered through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners broker.

7. Except to the extent as provided above, all awards under this IFB, will be subject to the terms and conditions of Part II of the U.S. Food Aid Booking Note dated November 1, 2004 which are fully incorporated herein. A copy of these terms and conditions may be obtained from http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/. For further information call 516-256-7700.

END OF FREIGHT TENDER