Guatemala Award10-013P

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10-013P Guatemala Award
November 5, 2010

Freight Tender Results: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education Parcels to Guatemala (11/5/10).

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR INC (FFTP), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES TENDERED OCT 8, 2010:

IFB NUMBER: 10-013P.

REF NO: 10-013P-01 (BKA REF: F10-0375)
FARES REF: CR-10-00605
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: BEANS (PINTO) – 50K BAGS
LOADING: BCHI
SUPPLIER: GUIDRY LIASON (USDA REF: VEP20041217)
DISPORT: STO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: NET NOV 16 NLT DEC 07, 2010

ON THE ABOVE:

CARRIER: CMA-CGM
VESSEL: MV ALGOL V.BY129S – (SINGAPORE FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATES: USD 186.00/GMT (OCEAN $116, DI $50, FUM $8, DESICCANT $12) ALL INCLUSIVE.

REF NO: 10-013P-02 (BKA REF: F10-0376)
FARES REF: CR-10-00605
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING: JACI
SUPPLIER: IDAHO-PACIFIC CORP. (USDA REF: VEP20041273)
DISPORT: STO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: AT PORT JAN 20, 2011

ON THE ABOVE:

CARRIER: SEABOARD MARINE
VESSEL: SPICA V.89 – (ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINE FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATES: USD 127.00/GMT (OCEAN $120, FUM $7) ALL INCLUSIVE.

REF NO: 10-013P-03 (BKA REF: F10-0377)
FARES REF: CR-09-00605
CARGO: UP TO 220 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
LOADING: LC
SUPPLIER: ADM RICE, INC. (USDA REF: VEPD0041218)
DISPORT: STO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: AT PORT DEC 20, 2010

ON THE ABOVE:

CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR – (US FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATES: USD 179.00/GMT (OCEAN $175, FUM $4) ALL INCLUSIVE.

REF NO: 10-013P-04 (BKA REF: F10-0378)
FARES REF: CR-09-00605
CARGO: UP TO 220 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
LOADING: LC
SUPPLIER: ADM RICE, INC. (USDA REF: VEPD0041219)
DISPORT: STO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: AT PORT JAN 5, 2011.

ON THE ABOVE:

CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR – (US FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATES: USD 179.00/GMT (OCEAN $175, FUM $4) ALL INCLUSIVE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, WASHINGTON D.C. AT PHONE: 202-331-7395;
TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET, SHELTON.METCALF@BKALOGISTICS.NET


10-013P Guatemala Tender
October 8, 2010

Freight Tender: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guatemala (10/08/10).

BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC. (FFTP), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-100A:

IFB NUMBER: 10-013P.

REF NO: 10-013P-01
FARES REF: CR-10-00605
CARGO: UP TO 150 NMT
COMMODITY: BEANS (SUBSTITUTABLE) - 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: STO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
 
REF NO: 10-013P-02
FARES REF: CR-10-00605
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: POTATO FLAKES - 20K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: STO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW

REF NO: 10-013P-03
FARES REF: CR-10-00605
CARGO: UP TO 440 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: STO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, GUATEMALA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW

ON THE ABOVE:

TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.

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:

https://southernocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main

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:

MR. MELVIN SMITH – TEL 816-926-6212
Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov

MR. ALAN GROTE – TEL 816-926-6078
Alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov

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 AND ALL “INTERMODAL PLANT POINTS” AS LISTED ON FORM KC-362.

SPECIAL NOTE “C”:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
SOLICITATION 100A CARGO IS 01/05/11. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING PERIODS FOR
BIDS AT THE PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMODITY SOLICITATION. THE AVAILABILITY/AT PORT AND SHIPPING PERIODS ARE 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.

SPECIAL NOTE "D":
IN AWARDING CARGO UNDER INVITATION 100A, USDA WILL CONSIDER FACTORS INCLUDING THE LOWEST LANDED COST, AND THE IMPACT OF ANY POTENTIAL AWARD ON THE AGENCY’S ABILITY TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATUTES AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING THE CARGO PREFERENCE ACT.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION.
LDA – YES, USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY OR PRO-RATA, B/N CLAUSE 15.
DDA – NO.
FUMIGATION – YES, ON ALL BAGGED COMMODITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GUATEMALAN REGULATIONS, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE, AT THE PORT OF SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA. CARRIER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS APPLICABLE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND CARGO TO COMPLETE FUMIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND RETURN CONTAINERS BACK TO THE YARD FOR RELEASE.

NOTE 1: CONTAINERIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL COMMODITIES. CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE 2: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD FFTP 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 FFTP CARGOES.

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. 100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF FUMIGATION AND RELEASE TO RECEIVERS/CONSIGNEE.

NOTE 4: DISCHARGE TERMS: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA BASIS U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(A)(II) WITH RECEIVERS HAVING A FORTY FIVE (45) CALENDAR DAY FREE PERIOD ALLOWING FOR ONCARRIAGE TO FINAL DESTINATION WAREHOUSES IN GUATEMALA. THE 45 DAYS FREE TIME TO APPLY FROM COMPLETION OF CARRIER’S RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS PER B/L AT SANTO TOMAS TO THE RETURN OF THE EMPTY CONTAINER(S) BACK TO THE PORT TERMINAL. THE FREE TIME PERIOD APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S CONTAINER YARDS AND TERMINALS.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS AND PORT FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD, INCLUDING ALL HANDLING COSTS AND LOCAL PORT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUMIGATION REQUIREMENT.
IF THE EMPTY CONTAINER(S) ARE NOT RETURNED WITHIN THE 45 DAY FREE TIME PERIOD, CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION RATES, BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED $10 PER CONTAINER PER DAY, OR AS PER CARRIER’S TARIFF RATE, WHICHEVER IS LOWEST COST PER DAY/PER CONTAINER.

NOTE 5: CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS:
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 15, 2009 COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO
DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS COVERED BY THIS RFP. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, ARE AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/

NOTE 6: CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.

NOTE 7: CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS RFP 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 ON-BOARD A VESSEL WITHIN THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING INSPECTION.

NOTE 8: OFFERS MUST BE FOR NAMED VESSEL(S) AND INCLUDE REASONABLE AND ACCEPTABLE LOADING SCHEDULES AND TRANSIT TIMES IN ORDER TO BE
CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE. OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE VIA VESSELS NOT IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED LINER SERVICE MUST PROVIDE VESSEL'S ITINERARY AND CURRENT POSITION. ADDITIONALLY, SUCH OFFERS SHOULD INCLUDE FULL PARTICULARS ON VESSEL OWNER'S COMPANY INCLUDING OFFICERS, ADDRESS AND BANK REFERENCE.

NOTE 9: CENTRAL AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN BARGE CLAUSE:
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.

NOTE 10: EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS CLAUSE:

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 USDA OCEAN NOTICES WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.FAS.USDA.GOV/EXCREDITS/IFB/DEFAULT.HTM
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-AP

NOTE 11: ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE VETTED THROUGH USDA/FAS. 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/CARGO_HUMANITARIAN_ASSISTANCE/CARGO_HUMAN_ASSISTANCE_REPORTS/HUMANITARIAN_FOOD_AID_REPORTS.HTM

- 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 SUPPLIER’S PLANT, VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSEL’S ACCOUNT.  IF CONTAINERS/
RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIER’S PLANT, CARRIER MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIER’S 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.  IF SUPPLIER FAILS TO PROVIDE COMMODITY FOR LOADING DURING THE SPECIFIED SHIPPING PERIOD (OR BEYOND ALLOWABLE FREE TIME) DEMURRAGE, IF ANY, WILL BE FOR ACCOUNT OF SUPPLIER.

- CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.

- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION, CONTAINER PROTOCOL (IF APPLICABLE), STRIPPING/
STACKING CHARGES AT FINAL DESTINATION (IF APPLICABLE). CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.

- ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.

- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY FFTP AND USDA.

- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/RFP 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, DISPORT, AND FINAL DESTINATION. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, TELEX, AND/OR TELEFAX NUMBERS, AS WELL AS THE NAMES AND TITLES OF THE CORPORATE OFFICERS WITH DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OFFER AND APPLICABLE CORPORATE DUNS NUMBER. WHETHER SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED, CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK. WHETHER SERVICE OFFERED IS LINER OR CHARTER. STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN U.S. DOLLARS AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT ALL INCLUSIVE.

- FFTP & USDA RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION, REJECT, OR NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS, INCLUDING AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS WHENEVER RFP CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE LOT OF CARGO.

- EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS RFP 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.

- TOTAL COMMISSIONS 2.5%. IF OFFERED DIRECT, 2.5% TO BKA LOGISTICS. IF OFFERED THROUGH A BROKER, 2/3 OF 2.5% TO BKA LOGISTICS, AND 1/3 OF 2.5% TO OWNERS’ BROKER.

- FREIGHT OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA FBES NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON OCTOBER 14, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC WASHINGTON D.C. AT PHONE 202-331-7395,
TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR
MANISHA.LAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET