Nicaragua Award13-040P

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IFB# 13-040P Nicaragua Booking Details

August 14, 2015

Booking Details

Project Concern International / Nicaragua

Inv 075A

1.       Carrier:                 Schulyer Line Navigation

Vessel:                 EOT SPAR V71 (P1

a.       60 NMT Vegetable Oil in 6/4 liter Bottles

BCHI/Jinotega

Frt Rate: $912.00 per MT ($255.00/Ocean + $140.00/Ldpt Fees + $212.00/For Inland + $5.00/For Warehouse + $300.00/Other)

b.      230 NMT Corn Soy Blend in 25 kg HP Bags

BCHI/Jinotega

Frt Rate:  $922.00 per MT ($255.00/Ocean + $140.00/Ldpt Fees + $212.00/For Inland + $5.00/For Warehouse + $300.00/Other + $10.00 Fumigation)

2.       Carrier:                 Maersk Line      

a.       Saint Nikolaos (P3)

80 NMT Rice in 50 kg Bags

BHOU/Jinotega

Frt Rate:  $218.00 per MT ($80.00/Ocean + $26.00/LdPt Fees + $105.00/For Inland + $7.00/Fumigation)

b.      Saint Nikolaos (P3)

180 NMT Rice in 50 kg Bags

                                BHOU/Jinotega

                                Frt Rate:  $218.00 per MT ($80.00/Ocean + $26.00/LdPt Fees + $105.00/For Inland + $7.00/Fumigation)

c.       Maersk Wolfsburg

80 NMT Corn Soy Blend in 25 kg HP Bags

BCHI/Jinotega

Frt Rate:  $249.00 per MT ($80.00/Ocean + $57.00/Ldpt Fees + $105.00/For Inland + $7.00/Fumigation)

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

IFB# 13-040P Nicaragua Booking Details

August 10, 2015

Booking Details

Project Concern International / Nicaragua

Inv 075D

Carrier: Schuyler Line Navigation

Vessel:  EOT Spar (P1)

a.      190 NMT Small Red Beans in 50 kg Bags

BCHI / Jinotega

$757.00 per MT ($375.00/Ocean + $140.00/Ldpt Fees + $5.00/For Warehouse + $10.00/Fumigation + $15.00/Other + $212.00/For Inland)

b.      160 NMT Wheat in 50 kg Bags

RHPP/Granada

$787.00 per MT ($375.00/Ocean + $185.00/Ldpt Fees + $212.00/For Inland + $5.00/For warehouse + $10.00/Fumgiation)

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Thank you and Best regards,

Sherry Sons

IFB# 13-040P Nicaragua Re-Tender

July 23, 2015

Freight Re-Tender: Project Concern – Food For Education Cargoes to Nicaragua                      

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

1.        DATE:                         JULY 23, 2015

      RFP NO.:                     PCI-NI-FFE-13-040P

      INVITATION NO.:         075D

      WBSCM FREIGHT SOLICITATION # 2000003475

      WBSCM COMMODITY SOLICITATION #2000003468

2.      CARGOES:

A.           SALES ORDER NO.:    5000282620

                        COMMODITY:              SMALL RED BEANS IN 50 KG BAGS

                        CARGO:                       190 NET METRIC TONS

            LOADPORT:                 SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW

AVAILABILITY DATE:   SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW

      FINAL DESTINATION:              JINOTEGA, NICARAGUA

B.           SALES ORDER NO.:    5000282634

                        COMMODITY:              WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS

                        CARGO:                       160 NET METRIC TONS

            LOADPORT:                 SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW

AVAILABILITY DATE:   SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW

FINAL DESTINATION:              GRANADA, NICARAGUA

AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 2(C)(ii)  - FLOOR DELIVERY APPLIES.

THIS WILL BE BOOKED ON THROUGH BILL OF LADING TO FINAL DESTINATIONS NOTED ABOVE.  DISCHARGE PORT TO BE USED MUST BE PUERTO CORTES.  ALL ABOVE CARGO REQUESTED TO MOVE ON ONE VESSEL.

SPECIAL NOTES:

A.     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.

B.     AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL IS OCTOBER 5, 2015.  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

3.   CARGO IS TO BE DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES, IN THE ABOVE       REFERENCED CITIES, WITHIN NICARAGUA 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.

     

      OWNERS TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE INLAND CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO       CHARTERER’S/USDA FINAL APPROVAL OF THE FREIGHT FIXTURE.

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

5.   CARGOES MUST BE CONTAINERIZED.

6.   TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO

DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.

     

      7.   THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CONTAINERIZED CARGO:

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.

8.         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.

9.         LDA  OF $1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY WILL APPLY IF CARGO IS NOT LIFTED WITHIN 5         DAYS OF VESSEL’S ETA AS NOTED IN FREIGHTOFFER.  

            PROJECTCONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUIRES THAT CARGO ARRIVE AT             DISCHARGE PORT (PUERTO CORTES) NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 31, 2015.  IF VESSEL           ARRIVES BEYOND OCTOBER 31, DDA OF $1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY WILL APPLY.

10.       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.

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

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

13.       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.

14.       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.

15.       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.

16.       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).

17.       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."

18.       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.

19.       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.

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

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

22.       FREIGHT PAYMENT WILL BE MADE THROUGH WBSCM.

23.       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.

24.       ALL FREIGHT OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (WBSCM) SYSTEM.  SUBMISSION OF OFFERS BY AN OTHER MEANS WILL RESULT IN THE OFFER DEEMED AS NONRESPONSIVE.

     

      THE WBSCM SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:

      http://www.fas.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic-wbs

      CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A USDA E-AUTHENTICATION 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

      ALL FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME (1100 HRS WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME) ON JULY 27, 2015.

      ONLY OFFERS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE TERMS OF THE TENDER WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION WILL BE PERMITTED.

      NO PHONE OFFERS OR OFFERS VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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

26.       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.

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

IFB# 13-040P Nicaragua Tender

July 10, 2015

Freight Tender: Project Concern – Food For Education Cargoes to Nicaragua                

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

1.        DATE:                         JULY 10, 2015

      RFP NO.:                     PCI-NI-FFE-13-040P

      INVITATION NO.:         075A

      WBSCM FREIGHT SOLICITATION # 2000003456

      WBSCM COMMODITY SOLICITATION #2000003457

2.      CARGOES:

A.           SALES ORDER NO.:    5000282620

                        COMMODITY:              RICE IN 50 KG BAGS

                        CARGO:                       260 NET METRIC TONS

            LOADPORT:                 SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW

AVAILABILITY DATE:   SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW

FINAL DESTINATION:              JINOTEGA, NICARAGUA

B.           SALES ORDER NO.:    5000282620

                        COMMODITY:              VEGOIL (SUBSTITUABLES 6/4 L)

                        CARGO:                       60 NET METRIC TONS

            LOADPORT:                 SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW

AVAILABILITY DATE:   SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW

      FINAL DESTINATION:              JINOTEGA, NICARAGUA

C.           SALES ORDER NO.:    5000282620

                        COMMODITY:              SMALL RED BEANS IN 50 KG BAGS

                        CARGO:                       190 NET METRIC TONS

            LOADPORT:                 SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW

AVAILABILITY DATE:   SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW

      FINAL DESTINATION:              JINOTEGA, NICARAGUA

D.           SALES ORDER NO.:    5000282620

                        COMMODITY:              CORN SOY BLEND IN 25 KG BAGS

                        CARGO:                       260 NET METRIC TONS

            LOADPORT:                 SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW

AVAILABILITY DATE:   SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW

FINAL DESTINATION:              JINOTEGA, NICARAGUA

E.           SALES ORDER NO.:    5000282634

                        COMMODITY:              WHEAT IN 50 KG BAGS

                        CARGO:                       160 NET METRIC TONS

            LOADPORT:                 SEE SPECIAL NOTE *A BELOW

AVAILABILITY DATE:   SEE SPECIAL NOTE *B BELOW

FINAL DESTINATION:              GRANADA, NICARAGUA

AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE CLAUSE 2(C)(ii)  - FLOOR DELIVERY APPLIES.

THIS WILL BE BOOKED ON THROUGH BILL OF LADING TO FINAL DESTINATIONS NOTED ABOVE.  DISCHARGE PORT TO BE USED MUST BE PUERTO CORTES.  ALL ABOVE CARGO REQUESTED TO MOVE ON ONE VESSEL.

SPECIAL NOTES:

A.     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.

B.     AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL IS OCTOBER 5, 2015.  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

3.   CARGO IS TO BE DELIVERED TO THE RECEIVERS WAREHOUSES, IN THE ABOVE       REFERENCED CITIES, WITHIN NICARAGUA 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.

     

      OWNERS TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE INLAND CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO       CHARTERER’S/USDA FINAL APPROVAL OF THE FREIGHT FIXTURE.

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

5.   CARGOES MUST BE CONTAINERIZED.

6.   TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE/NO

DESPATCH/NO DETENTION ON VESSELS, CONTAINERS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS AND/OR RAILCARS BENDS.

     

      7.   THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL CONTAINERIZED CARGO:

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.

8.         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.

9.         PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL REQUIRES THAT CARGO ARRIVE AT DISCHARGE    PORT NOT LATER THAN 15 DAYS FROM COMPLETION OF LOADING. THEREFORE DDA       APPLIES AS OUTLINED IN THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004

10.       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.

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

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

13.       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.

14.       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.

15.       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.

16.       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).

17.       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."

18.       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.

19.       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.

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

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

22.       FREIGHT PAYMENT WILL BE MADE THROUGH WBSCM.

23.       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.

24.       ALL FREIGHT OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE WEB BASED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (WBSCM) SYSTEM.  SUBMISSION OF OFFERS BY AN OTHER MEANS WILL RESULT IN THE OFFER DEEMED AS NONRESPONSIVE.

     

      THE WBSCM SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:

      http://www.fas.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic-wbs

      CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A USDA E-AUTHENTICATION 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

      ALL FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1000 HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME (1100 HRS WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME) ON JULY 16, 2015.

      ONLY OFFERS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE TERMS OF THE TENDER WILL BE CONSIDERED AND NO NEGOTIATION WILL BE PERMITTED.

      NO PHONE OFFERS OR OFFERS VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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

26.       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.

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