Guatemala Award14-023P
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IFB# 14-023P Guatemala Award Notice
November 18, 2015
Freight Award Notice: Save the Children ocean freight bookings 11/18/15.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, ON BEHALF OF SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION INC. (SC), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGOES TENDERED ON OCTOBER 22, 2015 UNDER THE MCGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM, (SC/GUATEMALA; INV.115; IFB# 14-023P):
CONTRACT AWARD DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2015 (FOR ALL CARGOES BELOW).
CARRIERS: SEE PARELS BELOW.
CARGOES:
BKA No: F15-0035
SC REF No: D-GT295432-2
USDA PO No: 4210002261-1-1
CARGO: 100 NMT
COMMODITY: BLACK BEANS – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD: BHOU (RUSSEL E WOMACK) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 12/01/15 – NLT 12/22/15 (AT PORT 01/05/16)
BOOKING NO: ADS206216
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: ULYSSES V.1603 (BHUTAN FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 128.00/GMT (OF $85, DI $26, FUM $7, DESSICANT $10)
BKA No: F15-0036
SC REF No: D-GT295432-3
USDA PO No: 4210002263-1-1
CARGO: 100 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
ORIGIN/LOAD: RHOU (STRATAS FOODS) – B/N TERMS 1(B)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 01/01/16 – NLT 01/15/16 (AT PORT 01/20/16)
BOOKING NO: ADS206217
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: CALAIS TRADER V.1603 (BHUTAN FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 103.50/GMT (OF $90, DI $13.50)
BKA No: F15-0037
SC REF No: D-GT295432-4
USDA PO No: 4210002261-2-1
CARGO: 40 NMT
COMMODITY: BLACK BEANS – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD: BJCP (RUSSEL E WOMACK) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 12/01/15 – NLT 12/22/15 (AT PORT 01/05/16)
BOOKING NO: 80-115-STC
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION CO.
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.80 (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 405.00/GMT (OF $235, DI $145, FUM $10, DESSICANT $15)
BKA No: F15-0038
SC REF No: D-GT295432-5
USDA PO No: 4210002269-1-1
CARGO: 300 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD: RLC (FARMERS RICE MILL) – B/N TERMS 1(B)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 12/01/15 – NLT 12/15/15 (AT PORT 01/05/16)
BOOKING NO: 80-115-STC
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION CO.
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.80 (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 380.00/GMT (OF $235, DI $135, FUM $10)
BKA No: F15-0039
SC REF No: D-GT295432-6
USDA PO No: 4210002271-1-1
CARGO: 300 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND PLUS – 25K HP BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD: BJAC (DIDION) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 12/01/15 – NLT 12/15/15 (AT PORT 01/05/16)
BOOKING NO: 80-115-STC
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION CO.
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.80 (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 265.00/GMT (OF $235, DI $20, FUM $10)
BKA No: F15-0040
SC REF No: D-GT295432-7
USDA PO No: 4210002266-1-1
CARGO: 150 NMT
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD: BJAC (ADM) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 12/01/15 – NLT 12/15/15 (AT PORT 01/05/16)
BOOKING NO: 81-115-STC
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION CO.
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.81 (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 265.00/GMT (OF $235, DI $20, FUM $10)
BKA No: F15-0041
SC REF No: D-GT295432-8
USDA PO No: 4210002266-1-2
CARGO: 150 NMT
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD: BJAC (ADM) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 12/16/15 – NLT 12/31/15 (AT PORT 01/20/16)
BOOKING NO: 81-115-STC
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION CO.
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.81 (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 265.00/GMT (OF $235, DI $20, FUM $10)
BKA No: F15-0042
SC REF No: D-GT295432-9
USDA PO No: 4210002262-1-1
CARGO: 160 NMT
COMMODITY: BLACK BEANS – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD: BCHI (GUIDRY/AMERICAN BEAN) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA
AVAIL: SHIP NET 12/01/15 – NLT 12/22/15 (AT PORT 01/05/16)
BOOKING NO: 81-115-STC
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE NAVIGATION CO.
VESSEL: MV EOT SPAR V.81 (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 415.00/GMT (OF $235, DI $155, FUM $10, DESSICANT $15)
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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
IFB# 14-023P Guatemala Tender
October 22, 2015
Freight Tender: Save the Children, Food for Education, Guatemala 10/22/15.
FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000003670.
COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000003669.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION, INC. (SC), REQUESTS FIRM U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, UNDER INV-115:
IFB NUMBER: 14-023P.
SO# 5000295432
REF NO: SC-GUAT-115-01
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20L PAILS
REF NO: SC-GUAT-115-02
CARGO: UP TO 300 NMT
COMMODITY: AP FLOUR – 50K BAGS
REF NO: SC-GUAT-115-03
CARGO: UP TO 300 NMT
COMMODITY: BLACK BEANS – 50K BAGS (SEE NOTE 7)
REF NO: SC-GUAT-115-04
CARGO: UP TO 300 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
REF NO: SC-GUAT-115-05
CARGO: UP TO 300 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND PLUS – 25K HP BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMELA (SEE NOTE 5)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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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 OCTOBER 29, 2015.
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
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
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 01/20/16. 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 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.
THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE CARGO PREFERENCE LEGISLATION. OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE FAS NOTICE ON THE SAME, AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://WWW.FAS.USDA.GOV/EXCREDITS/IFB/DEFAULT.HTM.
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.
SPECIAL NOTE “F”:
THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IS HEREBY STRICKEN FROM THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE PART II, SECTION 1.(C), INTERMODAL BRIDGE: “IF TRUCKS ARE TO BE USED TO TRANSPORT THE CARGO TO THE BRIDGE POINT, THEN THE FREIGHT TENDER MUST PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION.”
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION.
LDA – YES, AT USD 1.00/MT/DAY OR PRO-RATA, PER B/N CLAUSE 15.
DDA – NO.
FUMIGATION – SEE NOTE 6.
NOTE 1: CONTAINERIZATION REQUIRED. 20’ CONTAINERS ONLY. CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
FULLY-ENCLOSED STANDARD MARINE CONTAINERS ARE REQUIRED AND CARGOES ARE TO BE CONTAINERIZED AT THE PORT/POINT OF ORIGIN AND REMAIN IN THE SAME SEALED CONTAINERS THROUGH THE FINAL CONTRACTED DELIVERY POINT.
NOTE 2: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD SC 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 SC CARGOES.
NOTE 3: EARLIEST ACCEPTABLE ARRIVAL AT SANTO TOMAS IS JANUARY 15, 2016 AND FREE TIME WILL NOT COMMENCE COUNTING UNTIL THAT DATE OR THE ACTUAL DISCHARGING DATE, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
NOTE 4: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA. 100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF FUMIGATION AT THE PORT OF SANTO TOMAS.
NOTE 5: DELIVERY TERMS:
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(A)(ii) – CY SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA. A MINIMUM OF 45 DAYS FREE TIME IS REQUIRED, WHICH IS TO INCLUDE TIME ON EQUIPMENT AND ANY TERMINAL STORAGE OR SIMILAR COSTS. TIME FOR THE FUMIGATION PROCESS FROM THE TIME RECEIVERS OR THEIR LOCAL AGENTS NOTIFY CARRIER’S AGENT THAT FUMIGATION SHOULD BE DONE THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF AERATION, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT POSITIONING, FOR CARRIER’S ACCOUNT AND NOT TO COUNT AGAINST FREE TIME ALLOWED. TIME USED BY RECEIVERS FOR OFF-PORT DRAYAGE AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT, IF ANY, TO BE COVERED BY THE PRESCRIBED FREE TIME.
FREE TIME WILL NOT COMMENCE COUNTING UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2016 FOR ANY CARGO ARRIVING AT SANTO TOMAS PRIOR TO THAT DATE.
CONTRACTED FREIGHT RATE MUST INCLUDE ANY OPERATIONAL COSTS/EXPENSES/FEES CHARGED BY THE OCEAN CARRIER, THE CARRIER’S LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE OR TERMINAL OPERATORS IN THE DESTINATION COUNTRY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOCUMENTATION HANDLING, REPRESENTATION FEES, LOCAL TAXES FOR TEMPORARY IMPORT OF CONTAINERS (ATC), CLEANING AND RECEPTION OF CONTAINERS, GATE CHARGES, LIFT CHARGES, TRANSFER CHARGES, CONTAINER DEPOSITS, CONTAINER USAGE OR RENTAL FEES, HOWEVER SO DESCRIBED OR ASSESSED, SHOREHANDLING OR TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES.
NOTE 6: FUMIGATION REQUIRED ON ALL BAGGED COMMODITIES, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE, AFTER ARRIVAL AT SANTO TOMAS, IN KEEPING WITH LOCAL GUATEMALAN REGULATIONS, AND SCHEDULED AT THE INSTRUCTION OF THE CONSIGNEE. CARRIER TO ARRANGE AND PAY FOR FUMIGATION. ALL EXPENSES FOR FUMIGATION, INCLUDING ANY POSITIONING/REPOSITIONING OF EQUIPMENT AND TIME ON EQUIPMENT, IS FOR CARRIER’S ACCOUNT. FOR COMMODITY REQUIRING FUMIGATION BY CARRIER AFTER VESSEL DISCHARGE, FUMIGATION IS TO BE PERFORMED WHEN RECEIVERS ADVISE THAT THE DUTY FRANCHISE (EXEMPTION) HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE LOCAL GUATEMALA AUTHORITIES.
FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EOD-83 IS REQUIRED ON ALL WHEAT FLOUR COVERED BY THIS RFP. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE 7: 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 8: THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY.
NOTE 9: CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
NOTE 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 FIRM OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY SC AND USDA.
- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB 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.
- SC & USDA RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION, REJECT, OR NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS, INCLUDING AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS WHENEVER IFB 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