Madagascar Award07-065P

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07-065P Madagascar Award
August 8, 2008


CR-07-00850 CARE Madagascar 07-065P-01 / 181076
270 NMT CSB - Bags (25 Kg)
FAS Vessel Port: Norfolk, VA
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Ocean Carrier: Maersk Line
Vessel/Flag: Maersk Virginia / USA (P2)
Booked Rate/GMT: $176.00 (Ocean $170.00 / Non-Ocean $6.00)

CR-07-00850 CARE Madagascar 07-065P-02 / 181077
420 NMT MR - Bags (50 Kg)
Intermodal - Bridge: Houston, TX
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Ocean Carrier: Maersk Line
Vessel/Flag: SL Quality / USA (P2)
Booked Rate/GMT: $237.00 (Ocean $170.00 / Non-Ocean $67.00)

CR-07-00850 CARE Madagascar 07-065P-03 / 181078
180 NMT MR - Bags (50 Kg)
Intermodal - Bridge: Houston, TX
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Ocean Carrier: Maersk Line
Vessel/Flag: Maersk Montreal / UK (P3)
Booked Rate/GMT: $227.00 (Ocean $165.00 / Non-Ocean $62.00)

CR-07-00850 CARE Madagascar 07-065P-04 / 181079
40 NMT VO - Cartons (6/4-Litre-R)
Intermodal - Bridge: Chicago, IL
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Ocean Carrier: Safmarine
Vessel/Flag: MSC Roberta / PAN (P3)
Booked Rate/GMT: $227.46 (Ocean $171.96 / Non-Ocean $55.50)

CR-07-00850 CARE Madagascar 07-065P-05 / 181080
160 NMT VO - Cartons (6/4-Litre-R)
Intermodal - Bridge: Chicago, IL
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Ocean Carrier: Safmarine
Vessel/Flag: Safmarine Ngami / BE (P3)
Booked Rate/GMT: $227.46 (Ocean $171.96 / Non-Ocean $55.50)

CR-07-00850 CARE Madagascar 07-065P-06 / 181081
140 NMT PBL-GN - Bags (50 Kg)
Intermodal - Bridge: Chicago, IL
Discharge Port: Toamasina
Ocean Carrier: Safmarine
Vessel/Flag: MSC Roberta / PAN (P3)
Booked Rate/GMT: $244.39 (Ocean $181.95 / Non-Ocean $62.44)
 

07-065P Madagascar Re-Tender
July 24, 2008
 

Freight Tender (Re-Tender)

IFB Number: 07-065P

Program: Food for Education

Country: Madagascar

Date: July 24, 2008

Solicitation Number: 078C

Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation

On Behalf of: CARE

This is a Re-tender of commodities previously tendered under IFB 07-065P dated July 10, 2008 and commodity solicitation 078A.

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 4:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time (5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time) on July 24, 2008.

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 October 5, 2008 but supplier contracts for delivery may allow for earlier shipment from origin points. 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

EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

Effective with Title II Invitation 028 issued on January 23, 2008, the Notice to the Trade EOD-150 (Pilot Program for Load Port Surveys and Processed Commodity Bidding Basis Houston, Texas) is cancelled. USAID Notice to the Trade dated April 5, 2006 "F.A.S. Allocated Commodities at Houston and Jacinto" is also rescinded. This means that beginning with INV 028, Houston will no longer be available as an approved delivery point. Offerors must select terminals within the Port of Houston as listed in Notice to the Trade: Expansion of Terminal Designations Within The Port Of Houston, Texas. The notice is posted on the USAID Ocean Notices website at http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/. A complete list of delivery/bid point codes, including the new Houston delivery/bid point codes, is available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic=pas-ex-…

CARGO DESCRIPTION:

FARES No.: CR-07-00850

270 MT CSB in 25 Kg Bags

140 MT PBL-GN in 50 Kg Bags

600 MT Rice in 50 Kg Bags

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. 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. In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation, carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the shipper/cargo interests due in whole or in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count and providing same to Muller Shipping Corporation, or for loading on a vessel ahead of the booked schedule without prior approval and notification to Muller will be solely for carriers account.

8. Provisions applicable to all Free Time requirements herein unless otherwise indicated: Free Time will not commence until a consignment is completely off-loaded from the vessel and available to receivers with all Carrier requirements completed. The contracted Free Time is to include all costs for storing the commodities at a suitable facility, including marine containers and related equipment when applicable, as well as all warehousing costs/terminal storage/ground rent charges, however so described, and any movement and handling of equipment and commodities during the Free Time period. Any charges beyond the Free Time are to be handled in accordance with Booking Note Part II Clause 13 and are not to exceed the ports published tariff or other customary local charges.

9. 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

07-065P Madagascar Tender
July 10, 2008


Freight Tender
IFB Number: 07-065P
Program: Food for Education
Country: Madagascar
Date: July 10, 2008
Solicitation Number: 078A
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 July 17, 2008.

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 October 5, 2008 but supplier contracts for delivery may allow for earlier shipment from origin points. 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

EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
Effective with Title II Invitation 028 issued on January 23, 2008, the Notice to the Trade EOD-150 (Pilot Program for Load Port Surveys and Processed Commodity Bidding Basis Houston, Texas) is cancelled. USAID Notice to the Trade dated April 5, 2006 F.A.S. Allocated Commodities at Houston and Jacinto is also rescinded. This means that beginning with INV 028, Houston will no longer be available as an approved delivery point. Offerors must select terminals within the Port of Houston as listed in Notice to the Trade: Expansion of Terminal Designations Within The Port Of Houston, Texas. The notice is posted on the USAID Ocean Notices website at http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/. A complete list of delivery/bid point codes, including the new Houston delivery/bid point codes, is available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic=pas-ex-…


CARGO DESCRIPTION:

FARES No.: CR-07-00850
270 MT CSB in 25 Kg Bags
140 MT PBL-GN in 50 Kg Bags
600 MT Rice in 50 Kg Bags
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. 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. In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation, carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the shipper/cargo interests due in whole or in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count and providing same to Muller Shipping Corporation, or for loading on a vessel ahead of the booked schedule without prior approval and notification to Muller will be solely for carriers account.

8. Provisions applicable to all Free Time requirements herein unless otherwise indicated: Free Time will not commence until a consignment is completely off-loaded from the vessel and available to receivers with all Carrier requirements completed. The contracted Free Time is to include all costs for storing the commodities at a suitable facility, including marine containers and related equipment when applicable, as well as all warehousing costs/terminal storage/ground rent charges, however so described, and any movement and handling of equipment and commodities during the Free Time period. Any charges beyond the Free Time are to be handled in accordance with Booking Note Part II Clause 13 and are not to exceed the ports published tariff or other customary local charges.

9. 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