Republic of the Congo Award08-021P
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08-021P Republic of Congo Award
December 29, 2008
Freight Tender Results: IPHD, Food for Education to Rep of
Congo (11/18/08).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGOES
TENDERED ON OCT 6, 2008 TO REP OF CONGO UNDER SOLICITATION VO-39:
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IFB NUMBER: 08-021P.
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AA. REF NO: 08-021P-01 (BKA REF F08-0301)
CARGO: UP TO 1600 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS
SUPPLIER: CAL-WESTERN PKG
LOADING: FAS JACINTOPORT, TX 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: FAS JAN 5, 2009.
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ON THE ABOVE:
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CARRIER: MAERSK LINE LIMITED (USA FLAG P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 315.03/GMT (OF $300.03, OTHER $15.00).
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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: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
08-021P Republic of Congo Amendment
October 8, 2008
Freight Tender Amendment: IPHD, McGovern-Dole Parcels to
Congo (10/08/08).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), HEREBY AMENDS THE CONGO
FREIGHT TENDER ISSUED OCTOBER 06, 2008 (UNDER SOLICITATION VO-39)
AS FOLLOWS:
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REPLY DATE / TIME AMENDED TO READ:
OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500,
WASHINGTON DC 20006, BY 1400HRS ET OCT 15, 2008.
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ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
OR JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
08-021P Republic of Congo Tender
October 6, 2008
Freight Tender: IPHD, Food For Education to Rep of Congo (10/06/08).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON
U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING MCGOVERN-DOLE
FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM, VIA CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK AND/OR CONTAINER
SERVICE, UNDER SOLICITATION VO-39:
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IFB NUMBER: 08-021P.
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AA. REF NO: 08-021P-01 (BKA REF F08-0301)
CARGO: UP TO 1600 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGOIL 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: SEE NOTE 7
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: FAS US LOADPORT JAN 5, 2009.
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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 NOTE A:
PARCEL AA IS FOR MONETIZATION AND CARGO IS MARKED ACCORDINGLY. SPECIAL ATTENTION IS TO BE GIVEN TO SEGREGATE THESE PARCELS FROM OTHER CARGOES TO AVOID CO-MINGLING.
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SPECIAL NOTE B:
OFFERS WILL NOT BE TAKEN VIA THE FBES SYSTEM. SAME ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO BKA LOGISTICS LLC AS NOTED AT THE END OF THIS TENDER.
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NOTE 1: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER
UTILIZED TO LOAD IPHD 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 CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR
TO LOADING IPHD CARGOES.
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NOTE 2: CONTAINERS, IF CONTRACTED BASIS FAS LOADPORT AND/OR BRIDGE POINT, ARE
TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM
CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FAS OR BRIDGE
CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: DUE TO URGENT NEED TO MAINTAIN CARGO SCHEDULE INTEGRITY,
A 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, PLUS A TEN (10) DAY GRACE PERIOD,
THAT VESSEL FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE
FIRST (OR SOLE) LOAD PORT TO LOAD IPHD PARCELS.
LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT
AGAINST EACH B/L ISSUED.
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NOTE 4: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE DISPORT OF POINTE NOIRE.
CARRIER TO GRANT 30 DAYS FREE-TIME FOR EACH CONTAINER TO ALLOW
FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES AND PERMIT IPHD TO DRAY SAME TO
FINAL INLAND DESTINATIONS 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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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(A)(i), WITH EXCEPTIONS:
CARRIER TO DISCHARGE CARGOES DIRECTLY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCES
OR
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(B)(i), CARGO TO BE PLACED
INTO THE WAREHOUSE(S) WITHIN THE PORT AREA AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS.
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NOTE 5: FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANK'S POWERTRACK SYSTEM.
CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH
US BANK.
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NOTE 6: TOWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL
CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. NO OTHER STOWAGE
ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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NOTE 7: 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. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AVAIL DATE IS
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.
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DELIVERY POINTS WILL ONLY BE THOSE FAS VESSEL AND INTERMODAL / BRIDGE
LOCATIONS (EXCLUDING LAKES L) AS APPROVED AND LISTED ON USDA FORM
KC-362 (http://www.fsa.gov/Internet/FSA File/kc0362.pdf).
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ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORTATION / MANUFACTURING / HANDLING OF CARGOES
FROM SUPPLIERS PLANT TO THE FAS VESSEL LOCATION ARE FOR THE SUPPLIERS
ACCOUNT. EXCEPTION: FAS HOUSTON (HOUS) OCEAN CARRIER SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE TO PAY ALL HANDLING COSTS TO UNLOAD THE DELIVERING
CONVEYANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED TERMINAL AND PORT CHARGES.
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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.
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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.
- IPHD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
IPHD 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 NOV 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, N.W.,
SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1400 HRS ET OCT 09, 2008.
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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: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET