Nicaragua Award11-077P
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IFB# 11-077P Nicaragua Freight Award
September 4, 2013
AWARD NOTICE: FFTP, Food for Education to Nicaragua (09/04/13).
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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 AUGUST 8, 2013 (INV. 083A):
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IFB NUMBER: 11-077P
SO# 5000184595
CONTRACT DATE: AUGUST 30, 2013
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BKA NO: F13-0158
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-01
CARGO: 80 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACI (GUIDRY/JOLIETTE AG SYSTEMS) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 09/16/13 – NLT 10/07/13 (AT PORT 11/05/13)
BOOKING NO: 3483004
CARRIER: SEABOARD MARINE
VESSEL: M/V SHIPPAN ISLAND V.2 – (Marshall Islands – P3 Service)
PO NO: 4210001066-1-1
RATE: USD 255.00/GMT (OF $161, FI $77, FUM $7, DES $10) All-In.
BKA NO: F13-0159
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-01
CARGO: 140 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACI (MAVIGA/CENTRAL BEAN CO) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 09/16/13 – NLT 10/07/13 (AT PORT 11/05/13)
BOOKING NO: 3482965
CARRIER: SEABOARD MARINE
VESSEL: M/V SHIPPAN ISLAND V.2 – (Marshall Islands – P3 Service)
PO NO: 4210001065-1-1
RATE: USD 255.00/GMT (OF $161, FI $77, FUM $7, DES $10) All-In.
BKA NO: F13-0160
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-02
CARGO: 100 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACI (ADM/BEAUMONT RICE MILL) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 09/16/13 – NLT 10/30/13 (AT PORT 10/20/13)
BOOKING NO: 3483019
VESSEL: M/V SHIPPAN ISLAND V.1 – (Marshall Islands – P3 Service)
CARRIER: SEABOARD MARINE
PO NO: 4210001060-1-1
RATE: USD 245.00/GMT (OF $161, FI $77, FUM $7) All-In.
BKA NO: F13-0161
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-03
CARGO: 170 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES - 20K BAGS
LOADING: JACI (IDAHO PACIFIC CORPORATION) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 10/01/13 – NLT 10/15/13 (AT PORT 11/05/13)
BOOKING NO: 3483040
CARRIER: SEABOARD MARINE
VESSEL: M/V SHIPPAN ISLAND V.2 – (Marshall Islands – P3 Service)
PO NO: 4210001061-1-1
RATE: USD 310.00/GMT (OF $212, FI $91, FUM $7) All-In.
BKA NO: F13-0162
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-04
CARGO: 110 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND PLUS - 25K BAGS
LOADING: JACI (DIDION INC) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 09/16/13 – NLT 09/30/13 (AT PORT 10/20/13)
BOOKING NO: 3483024
CARRIER: SEABOARD MARINE
VESSEL: M/V SHIPPAN ISLAND V.1 – (Marshall Islands – P3 Service)
PO NO: 4210001064-1-1
RATE: USD 245.00/GMT (OF $161, FI $77, FUM $7) All-In.
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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, MANISHA@BKALOGISTICS.NET
IFB# 11-077P Nicaragua Freight Tender
August 8, 2013
Freight Tender: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education Nicaragua (08/08/13).
FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000001985.
COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000001984.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC. (FFTP), REQUESTS FIRM 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-083A:
IFB NUMBER: 11-077P.
SALES ORDER: 5000184595.
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-01
CARGO: UP TO 220 NMT
COMMODITY: BEANS, SUBSTITUTABLE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-02
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-03
CARGO: UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-083A-04
CARGO: UP TO 110 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND PLUS – 25 KG HP BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY: MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (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”:
SUBMISSION OF FREIGHT OFFERS:
TO DETERMINE LOWEST LANDED COST, ALL CARRIERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT OFFERS ELECTRONICALLY FOR THE CARGOES ADVERTISED BY THIS RFP VIA THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (WBSCM) SYSTEM FOR THE SOLICITATION NUMBER(S) REFERENCED ABOVE. ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OF WBSCM AND OF THE AFORE-MENTIONED SOLICITATION(S), INCLUDING THE DEADLINE(S) FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS THEREIN.
FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS CT (1100 HRS ET) ON AUGUST 15, 2013.
THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
HTTP://WWW.USDA.GOV/WPS/PORTAL/USDA/USDAHOME?NAVID=WBSCM
CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A USDA EAUTHENTICATION LOGON ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS THE WBSCM SYSTEM. CONTACT THE WBSCM HELP DESK FOR INFORMATION REGARDING LOGON IDS, PASSWORDS, AND WBSCM SYSTEM QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
TELEPHONE: (877) 927-2648
E-MAIL: WBSCMHELP@AMS.USDA.GOV
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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.
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SPECIAL NOTE “C”:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 11/05/13. 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.
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SPECIAL NOTE "D":
IN AWARDING CARGO UNDER THIS FREIGHT INVITATION, 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.
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SPECIAL NOTE “E”
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE WITH INTERTEK, THE LOADING OF THE
CARGO, IN ORDER FOR THE “VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION” (VLO) CERTIFICATE TO BE
ISSUED.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION.
LDA – YES, AT USD 1.00/MT/DAY OR PRO-RATA, PER B/N CLAUSE 15.
DDA – NO.
FUMIGATION – YES, ON ALL BAGGED COMMODITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH USDA REGULATIONS, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE.
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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.
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NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA. 100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AT MANAGUA.
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NOTE 4: ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA VIA THROUGH BILLS OF LADING. PREFERRED DISCHARGE PORTS ARE PUERTO CORTEZ, HONDURAS OR PUERTO EL RAMA, NICARAGUA. CARRIER TO DELIVER AND STACK CARGOES INTO RECEIVER’S MANAGUA WAREHOUSE(S) AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE – AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(ii). THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A FORTY FIVE (45) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES. THE 45 DAYS FREE TIME PERIOD COMMENCES UPON COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE FFTP CONTAINERS FROM THE VESSEL AT THE FINAL DISCHARGE PORT. THE FREE TIME APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S/BORDER CROSSING’S CONTAINER YARDS AND TERMINALS. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS AND PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/PARKING FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD. AS THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOREIGN INLAND TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSE STACKING AT MANAGUA, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE, NO EQUIPMENT/DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE/HANDLING/PORT FEES ARE APPLICABLE AFTER THE CUSTOMS RELEASE IS GRANTED.
IF THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER EXCEEDS 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.
MAIN WAREHOUSE FOR USDA PRODUCT DELIVERY:
AMERICAN NICARAGUAN FOUNDATION
KM. 18 CARRETERA NUEVA A LEON
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
JANETTE GALAN, LOGISTICS DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL CALLS (305) 374-3391 EXT.307
NICARAGUA +(505) 2269-1283
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH AND INCLUDING THE RE-SEALING OF CONTAINERS WHEN OPENED BY CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL ADDITIONAL CENTRAL AMERICA FUMIGATION COSTS, INCLUDING ALL FUMIGATION HANDLING COSTS, REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THE DELIVERY TO MANAGUA.
NICARAGUAN CUSTOMS AUTHORITY REGULATIONS (CT- 138-2011/CT-150-206) REQUIRE CARRIERS TO BE REGISTERED IN THE NICARAGUA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION. THE CARRIER MUST BE LEGALLY REPRESENTED IN NICARAGUA WHERE THEY OR THEIR LOCAL AGENT IS ABLE TO HANDLE ALL FORMAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY NICARAGUAN CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES. ANY DELAYS OR ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED BY FFTP OR THEIR CONSIGNEE, DUE TO CARRIER OR THEIR AGENT’S INABILITY TO PROPERLY HANDLE FORMAL CUSTOMS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS, WILL BE FOR THE CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.
NOTE 5: COMMODITIES MUST LOAD ON ONE VESSEL PER CONTRACTED CARRIER. FFTP REQUESTS VESSEL LOAD AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE COMMODITY AVAILABILITY DATE AND DELIVER AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
NOTE 6: 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 7: CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
NOTE 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 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-AP
NOTE 12: ALL VESSEL SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS MUST BE REVIEWED BY USDA. THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE VESSEL SHOULD BE OF THE SAME TYPE 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:
- 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.
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