Guatemala Canceled09-017P

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09-017P Guatemala Cancellation
September 15, 2010

Freight Tender Cancellation

Program: McGovern-Dole Food for Education
Country: Guatemala
Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation
On Behalf of: SHARE de Guatemala

Freight tender 09-017P issued September 3, 2009 under USDA/KCCO Solicitation 099B is hereby cancelled in its entirety and will be re-issued.

For further information call 516-256-7700.

END OF FREIGHT TENDER CANCELLATION

09-017P Guatemala Tender
September 13, 2010

Freight Tender

Program: McGovern-Dole Food for Education
Country: Guatemala
Date: September 3, 2009
IFB Number: 09-017P
Solicitation Number: 099B
Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation
On Behalf of: SHARE de Guatemala

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 September 10, 2009.

Offers from NVOCC’s 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 December 5, 2009 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
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-09-00684
520 MT CSB, 25 Kg bags
580 MT MR, 50 Kg bags
580 MT PBL-RK, 50 Kg bags
300 MT VO, 6/4-Litre-R
Delivery: Santo Tomas, Guatemala (CY)
BN Terms: 2.(A)(ii)


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. Containerization is required at Port/Point of origin. Container Inspection required as per USDA requirements. Bills of lading may not contain any clause such as “Said to Contain”, “Shippers’ Load and Count” or words of similar effect.

D. Fumigation: Carrier to arrange and pay for fumigation of all cargo (other than vegetable oil) immediately upon arrival at the discharge port.

E. A minimum of 45 days Free Time is required. For any commodity requiring fumigation by carrier after vessel discharge, Free Time will not commence until fumigation and aeration is completed. Time used by receivers for off-port drayage and return of equipment, if any, to be covered by the prescribed Free Time.

F. BARGE RESTRICTIONS: 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.

G. 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 beans (PBL-RK) to Guatemala. Estimated length of time for customs clearance is approximately 45 days.

H. Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) to apply as per BN Part II clause 15, basis $1.00 per ton per day,

I. DDA: Not Applicable.

J. All carriers awarded cargoes to any destination will be required to cooperate with Receiver’s 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.

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:

1. 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. No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or minimum container quantities or charges to apply.

2. Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with the requirements of this IFB 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 discussions. Award(s) will be to the lowest responsive offeror meeting the 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 vessel’s 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. Freight payment to be made through U.S. Bank’s Powertrack system. Carrier shall be responsible for establishing an account directly with U.S. Bank,

5. 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.

6. 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 carrier’s account.

7. 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; trucks/chassis 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 port’s published tariff or other customary local charges.

8. 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