Bolivia Award10-032P

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10-032P Bolivia Award
March 9, 2011

Booking Details
Project Concern International
Food For Education/ Bolivia
IFB No. BO-PCI-FFP-10-032P

Carrier: Schuyler Line Navigation Co.
Vessel: EOT SPAR – U.S. Flag (P1)

Cargoes:
A.  220 MT Bulgur in 50 kg Bags
HMAN/Oruro
Frt Rate:  $836.00 per MT

B.  80 MT Bulgur in 50 kg Bags
HMAN/Cochabamba
Frt Rate:  $836.00 per MT

C.  330 MT Milled Rice in 50 kg Bags
HMAN/Oruro
Frt Rate:  $836.00 per MT

D.  120 MT Milled Rice in 50 kg Bags
HMAN/Cochabamba
Frt Rate:  $836.00 per MT

E.  150 MT Vegetable Oil in 6/4 ltr Cans
HMAN/Oruro
Frt Rate:  $836.00 per MT

F.  50 MT Vegetable Oil in 6/4 Ltr Cans
HMAN/Cochabamba
Frt Rate:  $836.00 per MT

All other terms and conditions pursuant tender terms.


10-032P Bolivia Re-Tender
March 1, 2011

Released: March 1, 2011

Partial Re-Tender: Project Concern – Food For Progress Cargoes to Bolivia

PANALPINA, INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING CARGOES, VIA THROUGH BILL OF LADING, THROUGH THE MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER “THE SEAM” :

IFB NO. BO-PCI-FFP-10-032P

1.  CARGOES


A.  COMMODITY:  GREEN LENTILS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  150 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  HOUSTON MANCHESTER TERMINAL (HMAN)
FINAL DESTINATION:  ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY:  MAY 10, 2011

B.  COMMODITY:  GREEN LENTILS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  50 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  HOUSTON MANCHESTER TERMINAL (HMAN)
FINAL DESTINATION:  COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY:  MAY 10, 2011

C.  COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  150 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  HOUSTON MANCHESTER TERMINAL (HMAN) FINAL DESTINATION:  ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY:  MAY 10, 2011

D.  COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO:  50 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT:  HOUSTON MANCHESTER TERMINAL (HMAN) FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY:  MAY 10, 2011

SPECIAL NOTE “A”:
OFFERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO PANALPINA, INC. VIA FAX (703-733-4353).  THE FEBES SYSTEM WILL NOT BE EMPLOYED ON THIS PROCUREMENT.

SPECIAL NOTE “B”
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.

SPECIAL NOTE “C”
VENDOR SHIPPING PERIOD IS MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 20, 2011 WITH U.S. PORT DATE NOT LATER THAN MAY 10.

2.  CARGO IS TO BE DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES, IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED CITIES, WITHIN BOLIVIA UNDER THROUGH BILL(S) OF LADING AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARGO IS TO BE UNLOADED AND STACKED IN RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSES AT FINAL DESTINATION POINTS AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARRIERS TO ARRANGE ALL CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND FORMALITIES AND PASSAGE AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY AT CARRIERS EXPENSE. ALL NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO INSURE SAFE ARRIVAL OF PROJECT CONCERN’S CARGOES AT EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE WAREHOUSES.

3.  ALL CARGO MUST BE FUMIGATED AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.

4.  CARGOES MAY BE CONTAINERIZED FOR CONVENIENCE OF CARRIERS.

5.  TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.

6.  THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CARGO THAT IS CONTAINERIZED:

A) MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

B) CARGO IS TO BE STUFFED INTO CONTAINERS AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRIPPING CARGO FROM CONTAINER AND STACKING IN RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSES AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.  IT IS CARRIERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR STRIPPING (UNSTUFFING) OF CONTAINERS AT FINAL DESTINATIONS.

C) CONTAINER SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO LOADING AND AN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OBTAINED WHICH ENSURES THAT THE CONTAINER IS CLEAN, DRY, FREE OF INSECT INFESTATION AND ODOR, AND IS IN CONDITION TO LOAD AND CARRY FOOD COMMODITIES.

D) CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD THESE CARGOES IS:

(1) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION;
(2) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD;
(3) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REUGLAR
SERVICE.

AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE TO PANALPINA, INC. AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS.  SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING THESE CARGOES.

E) COSTS FOR ALL CONTAINER INSPECTIONS SHALL BE FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN CARRIER.

7.  FOR INTERMODAL CARGOES: CARRIERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES.  IF THE CARRIER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND STORAGE WILL BE FOR THE CARRIER’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.

8.  PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUIRES THAT CARGO ARRIVE AT
DISCHARGE PORT NOT LATER THAN 25 DAYS FROM COMPLETION OF LOADING.  THEREFORE DDA APPLIES AS OUTLINED IN THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004

9.  CARRIERS ARE FULLY AND SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO BY U.S. CUSTOMS ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO CARRIER’S DELAY IN VERIFYING THE FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAID COUNT TO PANALPINA, INC.

10.  OFFERS FROM NVOCC’S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

11.  NON U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST BE REGISTERED IN LLOYDS OR EQUIVALENT AND MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OLD.

12.  VESSEL’S DETAILED ITINERARY AND CURRENT POSITION IS TO BE STATED IN OFFER AND SHOULD PROVIDE ESTIMATED SAILING DATE FROM LOADPORT, AND ESTIMATED ETA AT DISCHARGE PORT.

13.  OFFER TO PROVIDE BREAKDOWN OF FREIGHT RATE AS FOLLOWS:

A) OCEAN TRANSPORTATION,
B) INLAND TRANSPORTATION (BOTH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN),
C) STACKING OF THE CARGO AT RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE,
D) FUMIGATION COSTS.

14.  ISM AND ISPS CODE COMPLIANCE. CARRIER GUARANTEES THAT THIS
VESSEL IS REQUIRED BY THE ISM (NON SELF-PROPELLED BARGES ARE EXEMPT), AND ISPS CODE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (1974) AS AMENDED (SOLAS) COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITIES SECURITY (ISPS) CODE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS BOOKING NOTE.  UPON REQUEST, CARRIERS TO PROVIDE SHIPPERS WITH A COPY OF THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE (DOC) AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (SMC) IN REGARD TO THE ISM CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC) IN REGARD TO THE ISPS CODE.  CARRIERS ARE TO REAMIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL CONSEQUENCES FROM MATTERS ARISING AS A RESULT OF THE CARRIER OR THE VESSEL BEING OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM AND ISPS CODE.

15.  SUBSTANDARD VESSELS: SECTION 408 OF THE COAST GUARD
AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE)CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY.  AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS A GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFERORS MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OWNERS/OPERATORS ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES).

16.  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."

17.  THE USDA KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-68 DATED MAY 5, 2000 “CHANGE IN VLO REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES” IS HEREBY INCORPORATED.  A COPY OF NOTICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING FTP SITE: HTTP://WWW.FSA.USDA.GOV/DACO/EOD_NOTICES/EOD68.PDF.

18.  IF CARGO AND/OR VESSEL IS FOUND TO BE INFESTED AT DISCHARGE PORT AND PROVIDED CLEAN BILLS OF LADING WERE ISSUED, FUMIGATION TO BE AT OWNERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.

19.  SHIPMENT OF COMMODITIES IN ONE VESSEL IS PREFERRED.  NIGHT OFFLOADING IS NOT ALLOWED.

20.  SHIPMENT OF SPLIT BOOKINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED (ALL CARGO UNDER ONE BOOKING MUST BE SHIPPED TOGETHER).

21.  FREIGHT PAYMENT WILL BE MADE PURSUANT THE BOOKING NOTE TERMS EXCEPT INVOICE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
MS. PAMELA WHITE
USDA/FAS/OCBD/FAD
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS BRANCH
1250 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW
SUITE 400
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20024

22.  FURTHER DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, WHICH ARE FULLY INCOPORATED HEREIN.

23.  FREIGHT OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO PANALPINA, INC. VIA FAX (703-733-4353) NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS ET ON THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011.

24.  CHARTERERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL OFFERS.

25.  TOTAL COMMISSIONS: 2.5%. IF OFFERED DIRECT, 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. IF OFFERED THROUGH A BROKER, 2/3 OF 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. AND 1/3 OF 2.5% TO OWNER’S BROKER.

26.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL PANALPINA, INC. AT (703) 674-2317.

10-032P Bolivia Tender
February 15, 2011

Freight: Project Concern – Food For Progress Cargoes to Bolivia

PANALPINA, INC. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS OFFERS OF U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING CARGOES, VIA THROUGH BILL OF LADING, THROUGH THE MCGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER “THE SEAM” :

IFB NO. BO-PCI-FFP-10-032P

1. CARGOES

A. COMMODITY: BULGUR IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 220 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

B. COMMODITY: BULGUR IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 80 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

C. COMMODITY: GREEN LENTILS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 150 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

D. COMMODITY: GREEN LENTILS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 50 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

E. COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 150 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

F. COMMODITY: GREEN PEAS IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 50 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

G. COMMODITY: MILLED RICE IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 330 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

H. COMMODITY: MILLED RICE IN 50 KG BAGS
CARGO: 120 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEEP SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

I. COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL IN 6/4 LTR CANS
CARGO: 150 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: ORURO, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

J. COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL IN 6/4 LTR CANS
CARGO: 50 NET METRIC TONS
LOADPORT: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
FINAL DESTINATION: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA
CARGO AVAILABILITY: MAY 10, 2011

SPECIAL NOTE “A”:
OFFERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO PANALPINA, INC. VIA FAX (703-733-4353). THE
FEBES SYSTEM WILL NOT BE EMPLOYED ON THIS PROCUREMENT.

SPECIAL NOTE “B”
CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ON ANY/ALL “FAS POINTS” AND “BRIDGE POINTS” AS LISTED ON THE USDA DOCUMENT “APPROVED PORTS/TERMINALS” AND ON 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.

SPECIAL NOTE “C”
VENDOR SHIPPING PERIOD IS MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 20, 2011 WITH U.S. PORT DATE NOT LATER THAN MAY 10.

2. CARGO IS TO BE DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES, IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED CITIES, WITHIN BOLIVIA UNDER THROUGH BILL(S) OF LADING AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARGO IS TO BE UNLOADED AND STACKED IN RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSES AT FINAL DESTINATION POINTS AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARRIERS TO ARRANGE ALL CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND FORMALITIES AND
PASSAGE AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AND FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY AT CARRIERS EXPENSE. ALL NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN TO INSURE SAFE ARRIVAL OF PROJECT CONCERN’S CARGOES AT EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE WAREHOUSES.

3. ALL CARGO MUST BE FUMIGATED (WITH EXCEPTION OF OIL) AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.

4. CARGOES MAY BE CONTAINERIZED FOR CONVENIENCE OF CARRIERS.

5. TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO
DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.

6. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CARGO THAT IS CONTAINERIZED:

A) MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

B) CARGO IS TO BE STUFFED INTO CONTAINERS AT OWNER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRIPPING
CARGO FROM CONTAINER AND STACKING IN RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSES AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE. IT IS CARRIERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR STRIPPING (UNSTUFFING) OF CONTAINERS AT FINAL DESTINATIONS.

C) CONTAINER SHALL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO LOADING AND AN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OBTAINED WHICH ENSURES THAT THE
CONTAINER IS CLEAN, DRY, FREE OF INSECT INFESTATION AND ODOR, AND IS IN CONDITION TO LOAD AND CARRY FOOD
COMMODITIES.

D) CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD
THESE CARGOES IS:

(1) N WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION;
(2) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD;
(3) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REUGLAR
SERVICE.

AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE TO PANALPINA, INC. AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY REPORT
ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING THESE CARGOES.

E) COSTS FOR ALL CONTAINER INSPECTIONS SHALL BE FOR THE
ACCOUNT OF THE OCEAN CARRIER.

7. FOR INTERMODAL CARGOES: CARRIERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. IF THE CARRIER FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND STORAGE WILL BE FOR THE CARRIER’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.

8. PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUIRES THAT CARGO ARRIVE AT DISCHARGE PORT NOT LATER THAN 25 DAYS FROM COMPLETION OF LOADING.

9. CARRIERS ARE FULLY AND SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO BY U.S. CUSTOMS ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO CARRIER’S DELAY IN VERIFYING THE FINAL LOAD COUNT AND PROVIDING SAID COUNT TO PANALPINA, INC.

10. OFFERS FROM NVOCC’S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

11. NON U.S. FLAG VESSELS MUST BE REGISTERED IN LLOYDS OR EQUIVALENT AND MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OLD.

12. VESSEL’S DETAILED ITINERARY AND CURRENT POSITION IS TO BE STATED IN OFFER AND SHOULD PROVIDE ESTIMATED SAILING DATE
FROM LOADPORT, AND ESTIMATED ETA AT DISCHARGE PORT.

13. OFFER TO PROVIDE BREAKDOWN OF FREIGHT RATE AS FOLLOWS:

A) OCEAN TRANSPORTATION,
B) INLAND TRANSPORTATION (BOTH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN),
C) STACKING OF THE CARGO AT RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE,
D) FUMIGATION COSTS.

14. ISM AND ISPS CODE COMPLIANCE. CARRIER GUARANTEES THAT THIS
VESSEL IS REQUIRED BY THE ISM (NON SELF-PROPELLED BARGES ARE EXEMPT), AND ISPS CODE ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (1974) AS AMENDED (SOLAS) COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITIES SECURITY (ISPS) CODE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT UNDER THIS BOOKING NOTE. UPON REQUEST, CARRIERS TO PROVIDE SHIPPERS WITH A COPY OF THE RELEVANT DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE (DOC) AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (SMC) IN REGARD TO THE ISM CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CERTIFICATE (ISSC) IN REGARD TO THE ISPS CODE. CARRIERS ARE TO REAMIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL CONSEQUENCES FROM MATTERS ARISING AS A RESULT OF THE CARRIER OR THE VESSEL BEING OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ISM AND ISPS CODE.

15. SUBSTANDARD VESSELS: SECTION 408 OF THE COAST GUARD
AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998, PUBLIC LAW 105-383 (46 USC PARAGRAPH 2302(E)), ESTABLISHES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WITH RESPECT TO NON-US FLAG VESSELS AND OPERATORS/OWNERS, THAT SUBSTANDARD VESSELS AND VESSELS OPERATED BY OPERATORS/OWNERS OF SUBSTANDARD VESSELS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE CARRIAGE OF GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE)CARGO(ES) FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER SUCH SUBSTANDARD DETERMINATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ELECTRONICALLY. AS THE CARGO ADVERTISED IN THIS IFB IS A GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO, OFFERORS MUST WARRANT THAT VESSEL(S) AND OWNERS/OPERATORS ARE NOT DISQUALIFIED TO CARRY SUCH GOVERNMENT IMPELLED (PREFERENCE) CARGO(ES).

16. 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."

17. THE USDA KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-68 DATED MAY 5, 2000 “CHANGE IN VLO REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES” IS HEREBY INCORPORATED. A COPY OF NOTICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING FTP SITE: HTTP://WWW.FSA.USDA.GOV/DACO/EOD_NOTICES/EOD68.PDF.

18. IF CARGO AND/OR VESSEL IS FOUND TO BE INFESTED AT DISCHARGE PORT AND PROVIDED CLEAN BILLS OF LADING WERE ISSUED, FUMIGATION TO BE AT OWNERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.

19. SHIPMENT OF COMMODITIES IN ONE VESSEL IS PREFERRED. NIGHT OFFLOADING IS NOT ALLOWED.

20. SHIPMENT OF SPLIT BOOKINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED (ALL CARGO UNDER ONE BOOKING MUST BE SHIPPED TOGETHER).

21. FREIGHT PAYMENT WILL BE MADE PURSUANT THE BOOKING NOTE TERMS EXCEPT INVOICE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
MS. PAMELA WHITE
USDA/FAS/OCBD/FAD
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS BRANCH
1250 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW
SUITE 400
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20024

22. FURTHER DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, WHICH ARE FULLY INCOPORATED HEREIN.

23. FREIGHT OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO PANALPINA, INC. VIA FAX (703-733-4353) NO LATER THAN 1100 HRS ET ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011.

24. CHARTERERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL OFFERS.

25. TOTAL COMMISSIONS: 2.5%. IF OFFERED DIRECT, 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. IF OFFERED THROUGH A BROKER, 2/3 OF 2.5% TO PANALPINA, INC. AND 1/3 OF 2.5% TO OWNER’S BROKER.

26. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL PANALPINA, INC. AT (703) 674-2317.