Guatemala Award07-044P

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07-044P Guatemala Award
October 25, 2007

IFB No. GT-SDG-FFE-07-044P
Charterer: Share de Guatemala

1. Vessel Owner: America Cargo Transport
Vessel: U.S. FLAG BARGE AMERICAN TRADER (P1)
Cargo:
A. 07-044P-01
40 NMT Dark Red Kidney Beans
Houston/Santo Tomas
Availability: January 1, 2008
Frt Rate: $174.00 per GMT
B. 07-044P-02
270 NMT Dark Red Kidney Beans
Lake Charles/Santo Tomas
Availability: January 1, 2008
Frt Rate: $165.00 per GMT
C. 07-044P-03
260 NMT Vegoil
Jacintoport /Santo Tomas
Availability: January 5, 2008
Frt Rate: $150.00 per GMT
D. 07-044P-04
520 NMT Milled Rice
Lake Charles/Santo Tomas
Availability: December 20, 2007
Frt Rate: $154.00 per GMT

2. Vessel Owner: Maersk Line
Vessel: SEALAND VALUE (P3)
Cargo:
E. 07-044P-05
210 NMT Dark Red Kidney Beans
Norfolk, VA/Santo Tomas
Availability: January 1, 2008
Frt Rate: $64.00 per GMT
F. 07-044P-06
400 Corn Soy Blend
Norfolk, VA/Santo Tomas
Availability: January 5, 2008
Frt Rate: $54.00 per GMT


Best Regards,
Sherry Sons
Universal Shipping Company
2101 Gaither Road, Suite 275
Rockville, MD 20850
Tele: 301-330-0063
Fax: 301-330-0083
 

07-044P Guatemala Tender
October 5, 2007

Freight Tender: Share de Guatemala McGovern Dole Cargoes to Guatemala

UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO., INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SHARE DE GUATEMALA REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG CONTAINERIZED SERVICE FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING CARGOES, THROUGH THE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM INVITATION NO. 107A:
IFB NO. GT-SDG-FFE-07-044P

1. A. REF. NO.: 07-044P-01
CR NO.: CR-07-00820
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 520 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT: REFER NOTE *1 BELOW

B. REF. NO.: 07-044P-02
CR NO.: CR-07-00820
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND IN 25 KG BAGS
CARGO: 400 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT: REFER NOTE *1 BELOW

C. REF. NO.: 07-044P-03
CR NO.: CR-07-00820
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL IN 6/4 LTR CANS
CARGO: 260 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT: REFER NOTE *1 BELOW

D. REF. NO.: 07-044P-04
CR NO.: CR-07-00820
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 520 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW
DISCHARGE PORT: REFER NOTE *1 BELOW

SPECIAL NOTES:

A. TO DETERMINE THE LOWEST LANDED COST, ALL CARRIERS ARE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT OFFERS FOR THE ABOVE CARGOES VIA THE FREIGHT BID ENTRY SYSTEM (FBES). FBES CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/main
CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGEND A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS FBES. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REGARDING LOGON ID, PASSWORDS, AND FBES QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
-MR. MELVIN SMITH TEL 816-926-6212
Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
-MS. TERESA HANSEN TEL 816-926-2605
Teresa.hansen@kcc.usda.gov
-MR. GARY MARSDEN TEL 816-926-6043
Gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
-MR. ALAN GROTE TEL 816-926-6078
Alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov

B. CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ON ANY/ALL FAS POINTS AND BRIDGE POINTS AS LISTED ON THE USDA DOCUMENTS APPROVED PORTS/TERMINALS AND FORM KC-362 AND ALL INTERMODAL PLANT POINTS AS LISTED ON FORM KC-362.

C. AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR SOLICITATION 107A CARGO IS JANUARY 05, 2008. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS FOR BIDS AT THE PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMODITY SOLICITATION. THE AVAILABILITY/AT PORT AND SHIPPING PERIODS ARE THE CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT OF THE SUPPLIER(S), SUCCESSFUL OCEAN CARRIER(S) ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPLIER(S) TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING AND/OR TRANSFER OPERATION.

NOTE #1: DISCHARGE PORT: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA (CY DELIVERY)
WITH RECEIVERS HAVING THE OPTION OF A TWENTY (20) DAY FREE PERIOD ON ALL CONTAINERS, FOR ON-CARRIAGE TO GUATEMALA CITY AND RETURN TO SANTO TOMAS. FREE TIME TO START UPON CONTAINERS LEAVING THE TERMINAL AND TO CEASE UPON RETURN OF EMPTY CONTAINER(S) TO THE TERMINAL.

3. TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO
DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.

4. FUMIGATION: ALL CARGO, EXCEPT VEGOIL, MUST BE FUMIGATED AT OWNERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE AT THE PORT OF SANTO TOMAS.

5. CARGO MUST BE CONTAINERIZED.
-CARGO IS TO BE STUFFED INTO CONTAINERS AT OWNERS TIME, RISK
AND EXPENSE.
-CONTAINERS 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.
-CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD
THESE CARGOES IS:
(A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION;
(B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD;
(C) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM
REGULAR SERVICE.
AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE TO UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO.
A SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF
CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING THESE CARGOES.
-COSTS FOR ALL CONTAINER INSPECTIONS SHALL BE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN
CARRIER.

6. NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-150, PILOT PROGRAM FOR LOAD PORT SURVEYS AND PROCESSEDE COMMODITY BIDDING BASIS HOUSTON, TX AND EOD-170, EXTENSION OF HOUSTON PILOT PROJECT, ARE FULLY7 INCORPORATED HEREIN.

7. SPECIAL NOTE CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS: THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS BY THIS TENDER. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, ARE AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/ .

8. CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS RFP 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 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 THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING INSPECTION.
9. NO MINIMUM BILL OF LADING QUANTITIES OR CHARGES OR MINIMUM CONTAINER QUANTITIES OR CHARGES TO APPLY.

10. CENTRAL AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN BARGE CLAUSE:
IF A BARGE IS OFFERED FOR SERVICE, IT MUST BE OF SUCH A TYPE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE CARGO, EITHER BY DESIGN, SUCH AS A HOUSE OR MULTI-DECK BARGE, OR BY USE OF PERMANENT BIN WALLS, PROVIDED THE COMMODITY IS CONTAINERIZED. THE USE OF OTHER DECK BARGES IS PERMITTED AS A PILOT PROJECT PROVIDED THE DECK BARGE IS CONTAINER-FITTED WITH RIGID LASHING GEAR AND AUTOMATIC TWIST LOCKS.

11. LDA TO APPLY AT USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY OR PRO-RATA.
SHARE DE GUATEMALA REQUIRES THE CARGO TO ARRIVE AT DISCHARGE PORT 15 DAYS FROM BILL OF LADING DATE.

12. 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.

13. OFFERS FROM NVOCCS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

14. NON U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST BE REGISTERED IN LLOYDS OR
EQUIVALENT AND MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OLD.

15. 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.

16. OFFER TO PROVIDE BREAKDOWN OF FREIGHT RATE AND FUMIGATION.

17. UNIVERSAL SHIPPING, ALONG WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REQUIRES FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANKS POWERTRACK SYSTEM.

18. 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.

19. 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).

20. 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."

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. CHARTERERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR
ALL OFFERS.

25. FREIGHT OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007. AID RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION, REJECT, OR NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS, INCLUDING AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS WHENEVER RFP CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE LOT OF CARGO.