Republic of the Congo Award08-024P
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08-024P Republic of Congo Award
December 29, 2009
Freight Tender Results: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for
Education to Rep of Congo (11/10/08).
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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 9, 2008 TO REP OF CONGO UNDER INV-108B:
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AA. REF NO: 08-024P-01 (BKA REF: F08-0308)
FARES REF: CR-08-00851
CARGO: UP TO 560 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS
SUPPLIER: CENTRAL VALLEY BEAN
LOADING: FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: JAN 02, 2009.
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A1. REF NO: 08-024P-01 (BKA REF: F08-0308-1)
FARES REF: CR-08-00851
CARGO: UP TO 230 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS
SUPPLIER: WESTAR FOOD CO.
LOADING: FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: JAN 02, 2009.
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BB. REF NO: 08-024P-02 (BKA REF: F08-0309)
FARES REF: CR-08-00851
CARGO: UP TO 320 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER PAILS
SUPPLIER: ARC-ADVOCACY
LOADING: FAS JACINTOPORT, TX 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: JAN 05, 2009.
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CC. REF NO: 08-024P-03 (BKA REF: F08-0310)
FARES REF: CR-08-00851
CARGO: UP TO 1260 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS
SUPPLIER: LOUISIANA RICE MILL
LOADING: FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA 1(A) TERMS
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: DEC 20, 2008.
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ON THE ABOVE:
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CARRIER: MAERSK LINE LIMITED (USA FLAG P1 SERVICE)
RATE: PARCELS AA, A1 AND CC: USD 337.58/GMT (OF $329.85, OTHER $7.73).
PARCEL BB: USD 402.51/GMT (OF $394.78, OTHER $7.73).
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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
08-024P Republic of Congo Tender
October 9, 2008
Freight Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education to Congo (10/09/08).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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 CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER AND/OR BREAKBULK SERVICE, UNDER INV-108B:
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AA. REF NO: 08-024P-01 (BKA REF: F08-0308)
FARES REF: CR-08-00851
CARGO: UP TO 790 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 2009.
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BB. REF NO: 08-024P-02 (BKA REF: F08-0309)
FARES REF: CR-08-00851
CARGO: UP TO 320 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 2009.
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CC. REF NO: 08-024P-03 (BKA REF: F08-0310)
FARES REF: CR-08-00851
CARGO: UP TO 1260 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: POINTE NOIRE, REP OF CONGO (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 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 BENDS.
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SPECIAL NOTE A:
TO DETERMINE 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 THROUGHT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
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https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main
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CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS FBES. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REGARDING LOGON ID, PASSWORDS, AND FBES QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
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MR. MELVIN SMITH TEL 816-926-6212
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MR. GARY MARSDEN TEL 816-926-6043
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SPECIAL NOTE 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. 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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SPECIAL NOTE C:
CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS AND CORN: THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS AND CORN 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/ .
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NOTE 1: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED THEN
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: NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 3: 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 4: 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 BILL
OF LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 5: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE DISPORT OF P[OINTE NOIRE.
CARRIER TO GRANT 30-DAYS FREETIME FOR EACH CONTAINER TO ALLOW FOR
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES AND- GRANTS IPHD (OR ITS REPS) TO DRAY
SAME TO FINAL INLAND DESTINATION(S) FOR UNSTUFFING. FREETIME TO START
ON CONTAINER(S) ARRIVAL AT CARRIERS OWN OR DESIGNATED CONTAINER YARD IN
POINTE NOIRE AND TO CEASE UPON RETURN OF THE EMPTY CONTAINER(S) BACK TO
CARRIERS CONTAINER YARD. ALL CONTAINER HANDLING FEES / MANIPULATIONS,
INCLUDING ACCONAGE, ARE TO BE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN CARRIER.
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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 (WITH
ALL LABOR / HANDLING FEES, INCLUDING ACCONAGE, FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE
OCEAN CARRIER) OR DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(B)(i), CARGO
TO BE PLACED INTO THE WAREHOUSE(S) WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF
POINTE NOIRE AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS (OR THEIR REPS).
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IF BREAKBULK, EVALUATION WILL BE BASED ON 2(B)(i) AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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NOTE 6: TOWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED THAT
ALL CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDERDECK. NO OTHER STOWAGE
ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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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.
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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 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 NOVEMBER 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED, VIA FBES, NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME ON OCT 16, 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: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET