Sierra Leone Award09-035P
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09-035P Sierra Leone Award
February 23, 2010
LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues Freight Award Notice for Catholic Relief Services
(CRS)
IFB NO. 09-035P
Invitation Number 020
Dated February 23, 2010
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:
CARGO UNDER CR-09-00712:
AA: CRS-SL-01 SEE NOTE 1
CARGO: 150 NMT LE 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
SPLIT - 70 NMT LE 50 KILO BAGS
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-01
LOADPORT: LC
CARRIER: Sealift Inc.
VESSEL/FLAG: Harriette/P1
FREIGHT: OCEAN $500.89 + FOR INL $25.00 + FUM $5.00 TOTAL $530.89
SPLIT - 80 NMT LE 50 KILO BAGS
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-04
LOADPORT: BCHI
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE, INC.
VESSEL/FLAG: MAERSK DAUPHIN/P3
FREIGHT: OCEAN $155.00 + DOM INL $40.00 + FOR INL $15.00 + FUM $7.00
TOTAL $217.00
BB: CRS-SL-02 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-02
CARGO: 40 NMT OIL-SUBSTITUTABLE 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
LOADPORT: BCHI
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE, INC.
VESSEL/FLAG: MAERSK DRUMMOND/P3
FREIGHT: OCEAN $155.00 + DOM INL $40.00 + FOR INL $15.00
TOTAL $210.00
CC: CRS-SL-03 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-03
CARGO: 290 NMT BW 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
LOADPORT: LC
CARRIER: Sealift Inc.
VESSEL/FLAG: Harriette/P1
FREIGHT: OCEAN $500.89 + FOR INL $25.00 + FUM $5.00 TOTAL $530.89
09-035P Sierra Leone Re-Tender Amendment
January 29, 2010
LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues Amendment for freight retender for Catholic Relief
Services (CRS) on Invitation Number 020 (IFB 09-035P).
January 29, 2010
LifeLink Logistics, Berea, OH hereby amends the freight retender IFB 09-035P
issued JANUARY 26, 2010 for CRS under Food for Education Program.
Offers are due in FBES by 10:00 am Central Time (11:00am Eastern Time),
1 February 2010.
All other terms and conditions of the original freight retender are unchanged.
09-035P Sierra Leone Re-Tender
January 26, 2010
LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues freight re-tender for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
IFB NO. 09-035P
Invitation Number 020
Dated JANUARY 25, 2010
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:
Offers are requested from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers.
To determine lowest landed cost, freight offers for this Tender shall be
submitted by using the Freight Bid Entry System (FBES) found at:
<https://southernocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main>
Submission of the above by any means other than FBES will be determined
non-responsive. Information regarding FBES is available from the USDA Kansas
City Commodity Office.
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
Alan Grote - (816)926-6078
alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov
***Offers are due in FBES by 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern Time),
29 JANUARY 2010***
CARGO UNDER CR-09-00712:
AA: CRS-SL-01 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-01
CARGO: 150 NMT LE 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
BB: CRS-SL-02 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-02
CARGO: 40 NMT OIL-SUBSTITUTABLE 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
CC: CRS-SL-03 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-03
CARGO: 290 NMT BW 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
In awarding cargo under Invitation 020 USDA will consider factors including the
lowest landed cost, and the impact of any potential award on USDA's ability to
satisfy the requirements of statutes and regulations including the Cargo
Preference Act.
FOR ALL CRS CARGOES. CARRIER'S 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. LOADING USDA APPROVED PORTS/PLANTS/
BRIDGES AS PER KC-362 AVAILABILITY APRIL 20, 2010, BASIS FAS LOADPORT (PLEASE
REFER TO ACTUAL COMMODITY IFB FOR POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS BASIS PLANT BRIDGE
DESTINATIONS).
FOR DELIVERY BASIS INTERMODAL PLANT AND BRIDGE, OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
COORDINATE WITH VENDOR TO ENSURE SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
***U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II, DATED NOVEMBER
1, 2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USAID
WEBSITE, WWW.USAID.GOV
Approved Exceptions to Standard US Food AID Booking Note Terms, Procedures and
Formats and other special terms and conditions (These items will apply to above
cargo, unless specified otherwise):
Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Dispatch - No Detention
Rates offered must include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component Rates
offered to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton to be 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, fumigation or destination bagging, and special requirements for
container load protocol (if applicable). No minimum bill of lading quantities or
charges or minimum container quantities or charges to apply.
All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information.
For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice
requirements.
For all offers, Carrier must acknowledge in the remarks section of FBES all
country specific requirements when submitting offer. Including the following:
*SL - Containerization is required for all commodities and cargo to be unloaded
during port working hours unless agreed upon with Consignee in Sierra Leone with
no night or weekend movement.
LOAD TERMS: Cargo to be delivered to Carrier FAS Vessel or bridge point at the
specified load port, and loaded at Carrier's time, risk and expense with no
demurrage/ no despatch/ no detention.
DISCHARGE TERMS: The cargo is to be delivered in Carrier’s conveyance at the
door of the Receiver’s/Consignee’s warehouse(s)located outside the port area.
The Receiver/Consignee is responsible for the unloading of Carrier’s conveyance
at the nominated warehouse(s)-per U.S. Food Aid Booking Note Sec. 2.(C)(i)
Container demurrage/detention shall be in accordance with the carrier container
demurrage/detention rates, but shall in no manner exceed $10 per container per
day or as per carrier tariff provided the demurrage/detention rate is less than
$10 per container per day.
TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
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.
For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Bills of
Lading and related documents to LifeLink Logistics within 48 hours (2 business
days) after receipt of approved masters at Owners and/or their agents expense.
Rates offered to be all-inclusive and displayed on a per metric ton basis on all
rated Bills of Lading as per Booking Guideline 18(A)(iii)(b).
For All CRS Cargoes. Owners and/or their agents must return signed USAID Booking
Note to LifeLink Logistics within 10 business days of receipt.
SIERRA LEONE Cargo. Containerization is required for all commodities.
Cargo must Ship in 20 foot clean, weather-tight ocean containers. Commodities
and containers must be fumigated prior to loading. Prefer all cargo to be
shipped on one vessel. After USDA assigns nd#s, no split parcels.
Cargo to be unloaded during port working hours unless agreed upon with Consignee
in Sierra Leone with no night or weekend movement due to security and lack of
electricity outside the port. CRS warehouse addresses for delivery to:
27 Blackhall Hall Road next to NPA and Kissy Brook next to SLRA garage.
Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S.
Department of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Office’s notice to the trade of
May 5, 2000, is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon
request.
Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the carrier's
custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities
are not commingled.
Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details.
Note 1: The Shipper will impose a Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) for each and
every day beyond the contracted load date that the Carrier has failed to load
the cargo aboard a vessel. The contracted load date is defined as the date that
the vessel is estimated to arrive at the loading port, as specified in the Cargo
Booking Confirmation, plus a ten (10) day grace period. LDA shall be US $1.00
per metric ton per day or pro-rata, to be deducted from ocean freight payment.
Application of LDA’s will be specific to CRS cargo.
Effective October 1, 2009, all vessel substitutions must be vetted through the
USDA/Foreign Agriculture Service. The proposed substitute vessel must be of the
same service category as the originally awarded vessel. This applies to
both U.S. and foreign flag vessel substitutions. The proposed substitute vessel
must also appear on the applicable Maritime Administration U.S. or foreign flag
vessel list which can be accessed using the following URL:
http://www.marad.dot.gov/ships_shipping_landing_page/cargo_preference/c…
humanitarian_assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid
_Reports.htm
Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA/USAID, as
applicable, and cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.
In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound
documentation, carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the
cargo due in whole or in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count,
and providing same to LifeLink Logistics, will be solely for carrier’s account.
FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THRU U.S. BANK'S POWERTRACK SYSTEM. CARRIER SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH U.S. BANK.
***USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE***
EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
Effective with International Procurement Division's Invitation for Bid
(IFB)028A, which will be issued on February 6, 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 028A, 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-…
Commodity, load port and intermodal point abbreviations as per USDA form KC-362.
Delivery terms per USDA Notice to the Trade of April 5, 1995.
Notice to the Trade - dated 4/15/2009, Container Loading Protocol Pilot Program,
fully incorporated.
1) All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination,
along with routing information. Other requirements or pertinent information:
A. Vessel’s itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owner’s company including officers, address and
bank references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.
2) Commodity supplier delivery terms, origin points and specific shipping dates
will not be known until commodities are purchased. All cargo's availability date
at loadport will be 04/20/10. Depending on the commodity suppliers elected
shipping dates, cargo can start shipping out as early as 03/01/10. Carriers will
be required to receive cargo in accordance with USDA suppliers contractual
shipping dates and
delivery terms. The potential shipping periods for bids at the plant or
bridgepoint locations can be found in the commodity solicitation.
3)Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics. If
offered through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics, and 1/3 of 2.5% to
owners’ broker.
4) 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.
Catholic Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with
USAID approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the
mandatory requirements of this IFB.
5) Contract Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB is subject to
the standard US Food Aid Booking Note (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND
ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated herein. Copies of these
guidelines may be obtained from USAID website, www.usaid.gov.
09-035P Sierra Leone Tender
January 14, 2010
LIFELINK LOGISTICS issues freight tender for Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
IFB NO. 09-035P
Invitation Number 010A
Dated JANUARY 13, 2010
Issued by LIFELINK LOGISTICS, Berea, Ohio
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services
For carriage of Food for Education commodities as follows:
Offers are requested from all U.S. and foreign flag carriers.
To determine lowest landed cost, freight offers for this Tender shall be
submitted by using the Freight Bid Entry System (FBES) found at:
<https://southernocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main>
Submission of the above by any means other than FBES will be determined
non-responsive. Information regarding FBES is available from the USDA Kansas
City Commodity Office.
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
Alan Grote - (816)926-6078
alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov
***Offers are due in FBES by 10:00 am Central Time (11:00 am Eastern Time), 20
JANUARY 2010***
CARGO UNDER CR-09-00712:
AA: CRS-SL-01 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-01
CARGO: 150 NMT LE 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
BB: CRS-SL-02 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-02
CARGO: 40 NMT OIL-SUBSTITUTABLE 6/4 LTR CANS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: NOT APPLICABLE
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
CC: CRS-SL-03 SEE NOTE 1
USDA TRACKING #: 09-035P-03
CARGO: 290 NMT BW 50 KILO BAGS
DISPORT: FREETOWN
FUMIGATION: REQUIRED
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY: PER US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE SECTION 2.C.i
LDA: YES
In awarding cargo under Invitation 010A USDA will consider factors including the
lowest landed cost, and the impact of any potential award on USDA's ability to
satisfy the requirements of statutes and regulations including the Cargo
Preference Act.
FOR ALL CRS CARGOES. CARRIER'S 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. LOADING USDA APPROVED PORTS/PLANTS/
BRIDGES AS PER KC-362 AVAILABILITY APRIL 5, 2010, BASIS FAS LOADPORT (PLEASE
REFER TO ACTUAL COMMODITY IFB FOR POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS BASIS PLANT BRIDGE
DESTINATIONS).
FOR DELIVERY BASIS INTERMODAL PLANT AND BRIDGE, OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
COORDINATE WITH VENDOR TO ENSURE SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
***U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES - PART II, DATED NOVEMBER
1, 2004 TO APPLY IN FULL. A COPY OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE USAID
WEBSITE, WWW.USAID.GOV
Approved Exceptions to Standard US Food AID Booking Note Terms, Procedures and
Formats and other special terms and conditions (These items will apply to above
cargo, unless specified otherwise):
Full Liner Berth Terms, All Inclusive. No Demurrage - No Dispatch - No Detention
Rates offered must include a breakdown of the Ocean Charge component Rates
offered to be quoted in US Dollars per metric ton to be 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, fumigation or destination bagging, and special requirements for
container load protocol (if applicable). No minimum bill of lading quantities or
charges or minimum container quantities or charges to apply.
All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination, along
with routing information.
For all parcels, please refer to Clause 14 of Booking Guidelines for Notice
requirements.
For all offers, Carrier must acknowledge in the remarks section of FBES all
country specific requirements when submitting offer. Including the following:
*SL - Containerization is required for all commodities and cargo to be unloaded
during port working hours unless agreed upon with Consignee in Sierra Leone with
no night or weekend movement.
LOAD TERMS: Cargo to be delivered to Carrier FAS Vessel or bridge point at
the specified load port, and loaded at Carrier's time, risk and expense with no
demurrage/ no despatch/ no detention.
DISCHARGE TERMS: The cargo is to be delivered in Carrier’s conveyance at
the door of the Receiver’s/Consignee’s warehouse(s)located outside the port
area. The Receiver/Consignee is responsible for the unloading of Carrier’s
conveyance at the nominated warehouse(s)-per U.S. Food Aid Booking Note Sec. 2.(C)(i)
Container demurrage/detention shall be in accordance with the carrier container
demurrage/detention rates, but shall in no manner exceed $10 per container per
day or as per carrier tariff provided the demurrage/detention rate is less than
$10 per container per day.
TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
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.
For ALL CRS CARGOES. Owners and/or their agents must return signed Bills
of Lading and related documents to LifeLink Logistics within 48 hours (2
business days) after receipt of approved masters at Owners and/or their agents
expense. Rates offered to be all-inclusive and displayed on a per metric ton
basis on all rated Bills of Lading as per Booking Guideline 18(A)(iii)(b).
For All CRS Cargoes. Owners and/or their agents must return signed USAID Booking
Note to LifeLink Logistics within 10 business days of receipt.
SIERRA LEONE Cargo. Containerization is required for all commodities.
Cargo must Ship in 20 foot clean, weather-tight ocean containers. Commodities
and containers must be fumigated prior to loading. Prefer all cargo to be
shipped on one vessel. After USDA assigns nd#s, no split parcels. Cargo to
be unloaded during port working hours unless agreed upon with Consignee in
Sierra Leone with no night or weekend movement due to security and lack of
electricity outside the port. CRS warehouse addresses for delivery to:
27 Blackhall Hall Road next to NPA and Kissy Brook next to SLRA garage.
Vessel Loading observation requirements and procedures, as per The U.S.
Department of Agriculture Kansas City Commodity Office’s notice to the trade of
May 5, 2000, is hereby incorporated. A copy of which can be furnished upon
request.
Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the carrier's
custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities
are not commingled.
Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) applicable when specified in above cargo details.
Note 1: The Shipper will impose a Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) for each and
every day beyond the contracted load date that the Carrier has failed to load
the cargo aboard a vessel. The contracted load date is defined as the date that
the vessel is estimated to arrive at the loading port, as specified in the Cargo
Booking Confirmation, plus a ten (10) day grace period. LDA shall be US $1.00
per metric
ton per day or pro-rata, to be deducted from ocean freight payment.
Application of LDA’s will be specific to CRS cargo.
Effective October 1, 2009, all vessel substitutions must be vetted through the
USDA/Foreign Agriculture Service. The proposed substitute vessel must be of the
same service category as the originally awarded vessel. This applies to
both U.S. and foreign flag vessel substitutions. The proposed substitute vessel
must also appear on the applicable Maritime Administration U.S. or foreign flag
vessel list which can be accessed using the following URL:
http://www.marad.dot.gov/ships_shipping_landing_page/cargo_preference/c…
humanitarian_assistance/cargo_human_assistance_reports/Humanitarian_Food_Aid
_Reports.htm
Vessel substitutions must be approved by the Shipper and USDA/USAID, as
applicable, and cargo shall not be loaded into unapproved substitute vessels.
In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound
documentation, carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the
cargo due in whole or in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count,
and providing same to LifeLink Logistics, will be solely for carrier’s account.
FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THRU U.S. BANK'S POWERTRACK SYSTEM. CARRIER SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH U.S. BANK.
***USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE***
NOTICE TO THE TRADE - dated July 22, 2009 - The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
and Submission of Freight Proposals in response to P.L. 480 Title II Requests
for Proposals
Please be advised that effective immediately, all ocean carriers submitting
freight proposals in response to P.L. 480 Title II freight RFPs for mark and
count cargoes and/or bulk cargoes and/or overseas and/or domestic preposition
cargoes must include one of the statements below in each freight offer
submitted. Please note that this statement is required for each offer submitted.
For offers submitted through the
electronic Freight Bid Evaluation System (FBES), one of the statements below
must appear in the Free Form Remarks Section for each offer submitted.
Each page of each offer submitted outside of FBES must include one of the
following statements:
1. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, contains trade
secrets or commercial financial information which are privileged and
confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5
U.S.C. Section 552. Furthermore, this information is prohibited from
disclosure under the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1905.
-- OR --
2. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, may, in the
future, be made public or released under a FOIA request.
EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
Effective with International Procurement Division's Invitation for Bid
(IFB)028A, which will be issued on February 6, 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 028A, 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/bidpoint codes, is
available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic=pas-ex-…
Commodity, load port and intermodal point abbreviations as per USDA form KC-362.
Delivery terms per USDA Notice to the Trade of April 5, 1995.
Notice to the Trade - dated 4/15/2009, Container Loading Protocol Pilot Program,
fully incorporated.
1) All offers MUST include ETA loadport, ETS loadport, and ETA destination,
along
with routing information. Other requirements or pertinent information:
A. Vessel’s itinerary and current position.
B. Full particulars on vessel owner’s company including officers, address and
bank
references.
C. Voyage number for vessel being offered.
2) Commodity supplier delivery terms, origin points and specific shipping dates
will not be known until commodities are purchased. All cargo's availability date
at loadport will be 04/05/10. Depending on the commodity suppliers elected
shipping dates, cargo can start shipping out as early as 02/16/10. Carriers will
be required to receive cargo in accordance with USDA suppliers contractual
shipping dates and
delivery terms. The potential shipping periods for bids at the plant or
bridgepoint locations can be found in the commodity solicitation.
3)Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics. If
offered through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to LifeLink Logistics, and 1/3 of 2.5% to
owners’ broker.
4) 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.
Catholic Relief Services reserves the right to award without discussions with
USAID approval. Award will be to the lowest responsible offeror meeting the
mandatory requirements of this IFB.
5) Contract Terms: Except to the extent provided above, this IFB is subject to
the standard US Food Aid Booking Note (INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND
ATTACHMENTS), which are fully incorporated herein. Copies of these
guidelines may be obtained from USAID website, www.usaid.gov.