Liberia Award10-004P

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10-004P Liberia Re-Tender Amendment 2 Award
July 26, 2010

IFB NO. 10-044P PACKAGED COMMODITIES TO LIBERIA
USDA KC INV.060B
MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
SHIPPER: INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. (IRD)
TENDER RESULTS

(1) U.S. FLAG - P1 SERVICE , BREAKBULK
CARRIER: SEALIFT, INC.
VESSEL: MARILYN

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-01
280 NET METRIC TONS OF ALL PURPOSE FLOUR IN 50 KG BAGS
FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 26, 2010.
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 227.31 PGMT

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-02
145 NET METRIC TONS OF YELLOW SPLIT PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 27, 2010.
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 227.31 PGMT

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-03
145 NET METRIC TONS OF YELLOW SPLIT PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 27, 2010.
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 227.31 PGMT

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-04
310 NET METRIC TONS OF YELLOW SPLIT PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 27, 2010.
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 227.31 PGMT

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-05
80 NET METRIC TONS OF SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE IN 20 KG BAGS
FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 26, 2010.
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 227.31 PGMT

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-06
2,570 NET METRIC TONS OF BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS
FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 26, 2010.
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 227.31 PGMT

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-07
430 NET METRIC TONS OF BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS
FAS LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 26, 2010.
LOAD PORT: LAKE CHARLES, LA (LC)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 227.31 PGMT

(2) FOREIGN FLAG - P3 SERVICE
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE, CONTAINERIZED LINER.
VESSEL: MARILYN

USDA REF NO. 10-044P-08
70 NET METRIC TONS OF DEFATTED SOY FLOUR IN 50 LB BAGS
FAS NORFOLK, VA (NORF)
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE IS AUG 26, 2010.
LOAD PORT: NORFOLK, VA (NORF)
DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: 2(C)(ii)
TOTAL FREIGHT RATE: USD 255.00 PGMT

10-004P Liberia Re-Tender Amendment 2
June 21, 2010

Freight Retender 2nd Amendment: ISC,FFE,IRD,Liberia,Packaged Commodities

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., D.C., AS AGENT FOR INTERNTAIONAL
RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. (IRD), SHIPPER, FURTHER AMENDS ITS IFB NO.
10-004P (RETENDER) UNDER THE MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

AS FOLLOWS:

DUE TO PROGRAMMATIC CONSTRAINTS, CARGOES ADVERTISED ON INVITATION 060B
AND INVITATION 070 CANNOT BE COMBINED.

OTHERWISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF IFB 10-004P (RETENDER) INCLUDING
PREVIOUS AMENDMENT THERETO REMAIN UNCHANGED.

- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., DC
TELEPHONE 202-785-3400 OR FAX NO. 202-296-1160 OR EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com.
Web Site: http:\\www.isc-pci.com

10-004P Liberia Re-Tender Amendment 1
June 21, 2010

Freight Retender Amendment: ISC,FFE,IRD,Liberia,Packaged Commodities

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., D.C., AS AGENT FOR INTERNTAIONAL
RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. (IRD), SHIPPER, AMENDS ITS IFB NO. 10-004P
(RETENDER) UNDER THE MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS:

(1) NOTE C IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS WITH CHANGE OF AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FROM 08/20/10 TO 08/27/10:

QUOTE

NOTE C:

AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
SOLICITATION 060B CARGO IS 08/27/10. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIOD(S) FOR
BIDS AT PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMODITY
SOLICITATION. THE AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE AND SHIPPING PERIOD(S) ARE THE
CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUPPLIER(S). SUCCESSFUL OCEAN CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPLIER(S) TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING AND/OR TRANSFER OPERATION.

UNQUOTE

(2) DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS HAS BEEN CHANGED AND WILL BE AS
PER BELOW REVISED CLAUSE:

QUOTE

- OFFERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN 1300
HOURS U.S. CENTRAL TIME JUNE 25, 2010. ONLY OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED.

UNQUOTE

OTHERWISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF IFB 10-004P (RETENDER) REMAIN UNCHANGED.

- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., DC
TELEPHONE 202-785-3400 OR FAX NO. 202-296-1160 OR EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com.
Web Site: http:\\www.isc-pci.com


10-004P Liberia Re-Tender
June 17, 2010

Freight Retender: ISC,McGovern Dole Food for Education,IRD,Liberia,Packaged Commodities

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., D.C., AS AGENT FOR INTERNTAIONAL
RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. (IRD), SHIPPER, REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND
NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS TO TRANSPORT THE FOLLOWING CARGO(ES) UNDER THE
MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM:

- IFB NO. 10-004P (RETENDER)
- APPLICABLE USDA KCCO INVITATION: 060B
- CARGO(ES):

USDA REF NO. 10-004-01
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 280 NET METRIC TONS OF ALL PURPOSE FLOUR IN 50 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-02
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 600 NET METRIC TONS OF YELLOW SPLIT PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-03
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 70 NET METRIC TONS OF DEFATTED SOY FLOUR IN 25 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-04
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 3,000 NET METRIC TONS OF BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-05
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 80 NET METRIC TONS OF SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE IN 20 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

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 THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:  https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main

CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS FBES. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REGARDING LOGIN ID, PASSWORDS, AND FBES QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:

MR. MELVIN SMITH - TEL (816) 926-6212 Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
MR. GARY MARSDEN - TEL (816) 926-6043 Gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
MR. ALAN GROTE - TEL (816) 926-6078 Alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov

NOTE B:

CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ON ANY/ALL F.A.S. POINTS AND BRIDGE POINTS AS LISTED ON THE USDA DOCUMENT - APPROVED PORTS/TERMINALS - AND FORM KC-362 AND ALL INTERMODAL PLANT POINTS AS LISTED ON FORM KC-362.

NOTE C:

AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
SOLICITATION 060B CARGO IS 08/20/10. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIOD(S) FOR
BIDS AT PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMODITY
SOLICITATION. THE AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE AND SHIPPING PERIOD(S) ARE THE
CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUPPLIER(S). SUCCESSFUL OCEAN CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPLIER(S) TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING AND/OR TRANSFER OPERATION.

- U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES, PARTS I AND II,
DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004 IS THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE APPLICABLE FOR THE
CARGO(ES) UNDER THIS FREIGHT INVITATION FOR BIDS. THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS
DOES CONTAIN ADDITIONAL TERMS NOT CONTAINED IN THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE AS WELL AS AMENDMENTS / MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE AND SUCH ADDITIONAL TERMS AND SUCH AMENDMENTS / MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO BOOKINGS CONTRACTED UNDER THIS IFB. COPIES OF THE THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP.

- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, ALL WATER SERVICE FROM LOAD PORT TO DISCHARGE PORT(S) IS REQUIRED.

- COMMODITY, LOAD PORT AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA FORM KC-362.

- OFFERORS ARE TO PROVIDE A DETAILED ITINERARY OF THE SERVICE BEING OFFERED IN THEIR OFFER WHICH SHALL INCLUDE LOAD PORT(S) TO BE UTILIZED, ESTIMATED LOAD DATES, ESTIMATED SAILING DATES FROM LOAD PORT(S), ESTIMATED TRANSIT TIMES INCLUDING ANY PROJECTED TRANSSHIPMENT PORTS AND/OR PRIOR DISCHARGE PORTS, AND ESTIMATED ETA AT DISCHARGE PORT.

- CARRIER SHALL PROVIDE, LAY AND ERECT ALL DUNNAGE MATERIAL (INCLUDING
PAPER, PLASTIC, WOOD, ETC.) REQUIRED FOR PROPER STOWAGE AND PROTECTION OF THE CARGO WHETHER BREAKBULK OR CONTAINERIZED. CARRIER SHALL ENSURE PROPER STOWAGE AND PROTECTION OF THE CARGO AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING INLAND AND OCEAN TRANSITS, REGARDLESS OF MODE OF TRANSPORT.

- IF CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED BY CARRIER, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH
CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD SHIPPER'S CARGO(ES) IS IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT
CONDITION, IS NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD, AND IS NOT A SALVAGED
CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE. AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE A FGIS CONTAINER CONDITION INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. CONTAINER INSPECTION IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING SHIPPER'S CARGOES.  NO CONTAINER MINIMUMS SHALL APPLY.

- FUMIGATION OF ALL PURPOSE FLOUR IN ACCORDANCE WITH EOD-83 IS APPLICABLE.

- FOR NON-LINER VESSELS, ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED, MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO SHIPPER'S MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION CARGO(ES), MUST BE DETAILED IN OFFER OR APPROVED BY SHIPPER/USDA IF CONTRACTED AFTER FIXTURE OF SHIPPER'S MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION CARGO(ES).

- OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY.

- LOAD/DELIVERY TERMS: AS PER PART II PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 1(A)
THROUGH 1(E) AS APPROPRIATE.

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- DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA. DELIVERY TO RECEIVER'S DESIGNATED
WAREHOUSE IN MONROVIA, LIBERIA.

- DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: AS PER PART II PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE
2(C)(ii) FOR ALL CARGOES.

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- LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENT AS PER PART II PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 15 IS APPLICABLE BASIS NON-URGENT CARGOES.

- CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS FREIGHT TENDER 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 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 ONBOARD A VESSEL WITHIN THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING INSPECTION.

- VESSEL TYPE RESTRICTIONS: TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED UNLESS (1) THE TUG AND THE BARGE ARE BOTH U.S. FLAG AND (2) ALL THE CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. NON-VESSEL OPERATING COMMON CARRIERS (NVOCC) MAY NOT BE EMPLOYED TO CARRY U.S. FLAG OR FOREIGN FLAG SHIPMENTS.

- CARRIER IS TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT WHETHER ON-BOARD VESSEL OR SHORESIDE REQUIRED TO DISCHARGE THE CARGO.

- NON-LINER FOREIGN FLAG VESSELS SHOULD NOT BE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS AND MUST BE CLASSED HIGHEST IN LLOYD'S REGISTER OR ITS EQUIVALENT. DATE OF ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION, NOT REBUILT DATE, TO GOVERN.

- NON-LINER VESSELS 15 YEARS AND OLDER AND PUSH-MODE ITB UNITS MUST HAVE
ALL OPENINGS TO CARGO SPACES AND HATCHES' COVERS TIGHTLY SEALED WITH TAPE OR BY OTHER MEANS TO ASSURE WATER TIGHT INTEGRITY. THE SEALING SHALL BE DONE TO THE SATISFACTION OF ATTENDING NCB SURVEYOR AS ATTESTED BY A SPECIAL SURVEY.  COST OF SEALING HATCH COVERS/OPENINGS TO CARGO SPACES AS WELL AS SPECIAL SURVEY FEES SHALL BE FOR VESSEL CARRIER'S ACCOUNT. SPECIAL SURVEY CERTIFICATE SHALL IN NO WAY DIMINISH CARRIER'S LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARD THE CARGO.

- ONE WAY RATES MUST BE QUOTED IN ADDITION TO ROUND TRIP RATES FOR U.S.
FLAG NON-LINER VESSELS WHOSE DATE OF ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION EXCEEDS 15 YEARS FROM DATE AT FIXTURE.

- U.S. FLAG APPROVED RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER THAN THE
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN THE EVENT THAT APPROVED VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.  FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS THAN FULL CARGO FREIGHT RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET ANY REVISED MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER ADDITIONAL CARGO.

- U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR HAS NOT
PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSEL'S COSTS PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION OF OFFER.

- IRD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT OFFERS.

- THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE WILL PURSUE RECOVERY OF ANY CARGO LOSS AND/OR CARGO DAMAGE CLAIM ARISING FROM THIS SHIPMENT.

- OFFERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN 1000
HOURS U.S. CENTRAL TIME JUNE 22, 2010. ONLY OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED.

- NON-LINER VESSEL OFFERS SHOULD INCLUDE: VESSEL NAME/TYPE/FLAG/
YEARBLT/LOA/BEAM/DWT/DRAFT/GEAR/FULL STYLE OF CARRIER

- COMMISSION: 2.5 PCT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT TO SHIPPER'S AGENT IF
OFFERED DIRECT; IF BROKER INVOLVED, 2/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO SHIPPER'S AGENTS AND
1/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO BROKER.

- CLAUSE 18(A)(iii) OF PART II OF THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE IS AMENDED FOR
THIS TENDER TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT AS A DOCUMENT REQUIRED TO RECEIVE PAYMENT OF OCEAN FREIGHT:

(f) INVOICE FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSION TO SHIPPER'S AGENT MARKED "PAID" BY
SHIPPER'S AGENT.

- FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANK'S POWERTRACK SYSTEM. CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH US BANK.

- ALL FIXTURES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL BY SHIPPER AND USDA.

- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., DC
TELEPHONE 202-785-3400 OR FAX NO. 202-296-1160 OR EMAIL: mail@isc-pci.com.
Web Site: http:\\www.isc-pci.com

10-004P Liberia Cancellation
June 15, 2010

Freight Tenders Cancellation: ISC, McGovern Dole FFE, IRD, Liberia, Packaged Commodities
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., D.C., AS AGENT FOR INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. (IRD), SHIPPER, HEREBY CANCELS FREIGHT IFB NO. 10-004P.

THESE CARGOES ARE EXPECTED TO BE RETENDERED SOON.

10-004P Liberia Tender
June 7, 2010

Freight Tender: ISC,McGovern Dole Food for Education,IRD,Liberia,Packaged Commodities

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP., WASH., D.C., AS AGENT FOR INTERNTAIONAL
RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT, INC. (IRD), SHIPPER, REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND
NON-U.S. FLAG VESSELS TO TRANSPORT THE FOLLOWING CARGO(ES) UNDER THE
MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM:

- IFB NO. 10-004P
- APPLICABLE USDA KCCO INVITATION: 060A
- CARGO(ES):

USDA REF NO. 10-004-01
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 280 NET METRIC TONS OF ALL PURPOSE FLOUR IN 50 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-02
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 600 NET METRIC TONS OF YELLOW SPLIT PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-03
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 70 NET METRIC TONS OF DEFATTED SOY FLOUR IN 25 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-04
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 3,000 NET METRIC TONS OF BULGUR WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

USDA REF NO. 10-004P-05
COMMODITY REQUEST NO. CR-10-00407
UP TO 80 NET METRIC TONS OF SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE IN 20 KG BAGS.
AVAILABLE: SEE NOTE C BELOW

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 THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:  https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main

CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS FBES. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REGARDING LOGIN ID, PASSWORDS, AND FBES QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:

MR. MELVIN SMITH - TEL (816) 926-6212 Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
MR. GARY MARSDEN - TEL (816) 926-6043 Gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
MR. ALAN GROTE - TEL (816) 926-6078 Alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov

NOTE B:

CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ON ANY/ALL F.A.S. POINTS AND BRIDGE POINTS AS LISTED ON THE USDA DOCUMENT - APPROVED PORTS/TERMINALS - AND FORM KC-362 AND ALL INTERMODAL PLANT POINTS AS LISTED ON FORM KC-362.

NOTE C:

AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
SOLICITATION 060A CARGO IS 08/20/10. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIOD(S) FOR
BIDS AT PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMODITY
SOLICITATION. THE AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE AND SHIPPING PERIOD(S) ARE THE
CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUPPLIER(S). SUCCESSFUL OCEAN CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPLIER(S) TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING AND/OR TRANSFER OPERATION.

- U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES, PARTS I AND II,
DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004 IS THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE APPLICABLE FOR THE
CARGO(ES) UNDER THIS FREIGHT INVITATION FOR BIDS. THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS
DOES CONTAIN ADDITIONAL TERMS NOT CONTAINED IN THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE AS WELL AS AMENDMENTS / MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE AND SUCH ADDITIONAL TERMS AND SUCH AMENDMENTS / MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO BOOKINGS CONTRACTED UNDER THIS IFB. COPIES OF THE THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE FOR PACKAGED COMMODITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP.

- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, ALL WATER SERVICE FROM LOAD PORT TO DISCHARGE PORT(S) IS REQUIRED.

- COMMODITY, LOAD PORT AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA FORM KC-362.

- OFFERORS ARE TO PROVIDE A DETAILED ITINERARY OF THE SERVICE BEING OFFERED IN THEIR OFFER WHICH SHALL INCLUDE LOAD PORT(S) TO BE UTILIZED, ESTIMATED LOAD DATES, ESTIMATED SAILING DATES FROM LOAD PORT(S), ESTIMATED TRANSIT TIMES INCLUDING ANY PROJECTED TRANSSHIPMENT PORTS AND/OR PRIOR DISCHARGE PORTS, AND ESTIMATED ETA AT DISCHARGE PORT.

- CARRIER SHALL PROVIDE, LAY AND ERECT ALL DUNNAGE MATERIAL (INCLUDING
PAPER, PLASTIC, WOOD, ETC.) REQUIRED FOR PROPER STOWAGE AND PROTECTION OF THE CARGO WHETHER BREAKBULK OR CONTAINERIZED. CARRIER SHALL ENSURE PROPER STOWAGE AND PROTECTION OF THE CARGO AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING INLAND AND OCEAN TRANSITS, REGARDLESS OF MODE OF TRANSPORT.

- IF CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED BY CARRIER, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH
CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD SHIPPER'S CARGO(ES) IS IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT
CONDITION, IS NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD, AND IS NOT A SALVAGED
CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE. AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE A FGIS CONTAINER CONDITION INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. CONTAINER INSPECTION IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING SHIPPER'S CARGOES. NO CONTAINER MINIMUMS SHALL APPLY.

- FUMIGATION OF ALL PURPOSE FLOUR IN ACCORDANCE WITH EOD-83 IS APPLICABLE.

- FOR NON-LINER VESSELS, ANY ADDITIONAL COMPLETION CARGO(ES) MUST BE DULY SEPARATED, MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND NON-INJURIOUS TO SHIPPER'S MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION CARGO(ES), MUST BE DETAILED IN OFFER OR APPROVED BY SHIPPER/USDA IF CONTRACTED AFTER FIXTURE OF SHIPPER'S MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION CARGO(ES).

- OFFERS OF NAMED VESSELS ONLY.

- LOAD/DELIVERY TERMS: AS PER PART II PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 1(A)
THROUGH 1(E) AS APPROPRIATE.
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- DISCHARGE PORT: MONROVIA, LIBERIA. DELIVERY TO RECEIVER'S DESIGNATED
WAREHOUSE IN MONROVIA, LIBERIA.

- DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS: AS PER PART II PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE
2(C)(ii) FOR ALL CARGOES.
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- LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENT AS PER PART II PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 15 IS APPLICABLE BASIS NON-URGENT CARGOES.

- CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS FREIGHT TENDER 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 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 ONBOARD A VESSEL WITHIN THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING INSPECTION.

- VESSEL TYPE RESTRICTIONS: TOWED BARGES ARE EXCLUDED UNLESS (1) THE TUG AND THE BARGE ARE BOTH U.S. FLAG AND (2) ALL THE CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. NON-VESSEL OPERATING COMMON CARRIERS (NVOCC) MAY NOT BE EMPLOYED TO CARRY U.S. FLAG OR FOREIGN FLAG SHIPMENTS.

- CARRIER IS TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT WHETHER ON-BOARD VESSEL OR SHORESIDE REQUIRED TO DISCHARGE THE CARGO.

- NON-LINER FOREIGN FLAG VESSELS SHOULD NOT BE OLDER THAN 20 YEARS AND MUST BE CLASSED HIGHEST IN LLOYD'S REGISTER OR ITS EQUIVALENT. DATE OF ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION, NOT REBUILT DATE, TO GOVERN.

- NON-LINER VESSELS 15 YEARS AND OLDER AND PUSH-MODE ITB UNITS MUST HAVE
ALL OPENINGS TO CARGO SPACES AND HATCHES' COVERS TIGHTLY SEALED WITH TAPE OR BY OTHER MEANS TO ASSURE WATER TIGHT INTEGRITY. THE SEALING SHALL BE DONE TO THE SATISFACTION OF ATTENDING NCB SURVEYOR AS ATTESTED BY A SPECIAL SURVEY.  COST OF SEALING HATCH COVERS/OPENINGS TO CARGO SPACES AS WELL AS SPECIAL SURVEY FEES SHALL BE FOR VESSEL CARRIER'S ACCOUNT. SPECIAL SURVEY CERTIFICATE SHALL IN NO WAY DIMINISH CARRIER'S LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARD THE CARGO.

- ONE WAY RATES MUST BE QUOTED IN ADDITION TO ROUND TRIP RATES FOR U.S.
FLAG NON-LINER VESSELS WHOSE DATE OF ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION EXCEEDS 15 YEARS FROM DATE AT FIXTURE.

- U.S. FLAG APPROVED RATES WILL BE REDUCED TO A LEVEL NO HIGHER THAN THE
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FAIR AND REASONABLE RATE IN THE EVENT THAT APPROVED VESSEL IS SUBSTITUTED BY A LOWER COST VESSEL TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.  FOR U.S. FLAG VESSELS LOADING LESS THAN A FULL CARGO, THE LESS THAN FULL CARGO FREIGHT RATE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION TO MEET ANY REVISED MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FREIGHT RATE GUIDELINE DUE TO VESSEL LOADING OTHER ADDITIONAL CARGO.

- U.S. FLAG OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR HAS NOT
PROVIDED THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WITH THE VESSEL'S COSTS PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION OF OFFER.

- IRD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT OFFERS.

- THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE WILL PURSUE RECOVERY OF ANY CARGO LOSS AND/OR CARGO DAMAGE CLAIM ARISING FROM THIS SHIPMENT.

- OFFERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN 1000
HOURS U.S. CENTRAL TIME JUNE 10, 2010. ONLY OFFERS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO THIS IFB WILL BE CONSIDERED.

- NON-LINER VESSEL OFFERS SHOULD INCLUDE: VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG /
YEARBLT / LOA / BEAM / DWT / DRAFT / GEAR / FULL STYLE OF CARRIER

- COMMISSION: 2.5 PCT ON FREIGHT / DEADFREIGHT TO SHIPPER'S AGENT IF
OFFERED DIRECT; IF BROKER INVOLVED, 2/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO SHIPPER'S AGENTS AND
1/3 OF 2.5 PCT TO BROKER.

- CLAUSE 18(A)(iii) OF PART II OF THE PROFORMA BOOKING NOTE IS AMENDED FOR
THIS TENDER TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT AS A DOCUMENT REQUIRED TO RECEIVE PAYMENT OF OCEAN FREIGHT:

(f) INVOICE FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSION TO SHIPPER'S AGENT MARKED "PAID" BY
SHIPPER'S AGENT.

- FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANK'S POWERTRACK SYSTEM. CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH US BANK.

- ALL FIXTURES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL BY SHIPPER AND USDA.

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