Ghana Award15-018P
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IFB# 15-018P Ghana Award
August 17, 2016
Notice of Awards IFB 076A, ASA Parcels
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ASA Ivory Coast 15-018P-01 / 161060
1510 NMT MF - Bags (50 Kg)
FAS Vessel Port: Lake Charles, LA
Date At US Port: 20-Sep (Estimated)
Discharge Port: Abidjan
Ocean Carrier: Reliance Bulk Carriers
Vessel/Flag: AEC Diligence / BAH (P3)
Booked Rate/GMT: $84.50 (Ocean $83.00 / Non-Ocean $1.50)
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ASA Ivory Coast 15-018P-02 / 161061
6250 NMT MR - Bags (50 Kg)
FAS Vessel Port: Lake Charles, LA
Date At US Port: 20-Sep (Estimated)
Discharge Port: Abidjan
Ocean Carrier: Sealift Inc.
Vessel/Flag: Black Eagle / USA (P1)
Booked Rate/GMT: $194.98 (Ocean $189.98 / Non-Ocean $5.00)
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ASA Ivory Coast 15-018P-03 / 161062
4740 NMT MR - Bags (50 Kg)
FAS Vessel Port: Lake Charles, LA
Date At US Port: 20-Sep (Estimated)
Discharge Port: Abidjan
Ocean Carrier: Reliance Bulk Carriers
Vessel/Flag: AEC Diligence / BAH (P3)
Booked Rate/GMT: $84.50 (Ocean $83.00 / Non-Ocean $1.50)
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For further information contact Muller Shipping Corporation, tel. 516-
256-7700, fax 516-256-7701
IFB# 15-018P Ghana Tender Amendment
July 14, 2016
Freight Tender Amendment
Amendment Date: July 14, 2016
Program: Food for Progress
Country: Ghana / Ivory Coast
IFB Number: 15-018P
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000004158
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000004157 (AKA INV 076A)
Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation
On Behalf of: American Soybean Association
Freight Tender IFB Number 15-018P is hereby amended to revise the closing for submission of freight offers to the following (one day later):
Freight offers are due no later than 10:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time (11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time) July 15, 2016. Offers 'subject open' will not be considered. Offers combining cargoes should be submitted as a separate firm offer with an indication that the rate offered is valid if cargoes are combined.
All other terms and conditions of the freight tender as originally issued are unchanged.
For further information call 516-256-7700.
END OF FREIGHT TENDER AMENDMENT
IFB# 15-018P Ghana Tender
July 8, 2016
Freight Tender
Program: Food for Progress
Country: Ghana / Ivory Coast
Date: July 8, 2016
IFB Number: 15-018P
WBSCM Freight Solicitation Number 2000004158
WBSCM Commodity Solicitation Number 2000004157 (AKA INV 076A)
Issued By: Muller Shipping Corporation
On Behalf of: American Soybean Association
To determine lowest landed cost, all carriers are required to submit offers electronically for the cargoes advertised by this IFB 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 10:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time (11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time) July 14, 2016. Offers 'subject open' will not be considered. Offers combining cargoes should be submitted as a separate firm offer with an indication that the rate offered is valid if cargoes are combined.
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 an 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
Availability/At Port Date for commodity deliveries F.A.S. vessel for this Solicitation is October 5, 2016, but supplier contracts for delivery may allow for earlier shipment from origin points. The potential shipping periods for bids at the plant or bridge-point locations can be found in the commodity solicitation. Carriers awarded cargo bookings will be required to provide an acceptable vessel loading schedule and to receive cargoes in accordance with USDA-supplier contractual shipping dates and delivery terms.
EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
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. Offerers 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-…
In awarding cargo under this freight tender, USDA/FAS will consider factors including lowest-landed cost and the impact of any potential award on FAS'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.
CARGO DESCRIPTION:
Sales Order Nos.: 5000339925 (Monetization)
Up To 12,500 MT MR, 50 Kg bags
Delivery: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
BN Delivery Terms: 2.(A)(i)
LDA: Loading Delay Assessment (LDA) to apply as per BN Part II clause 15, basis $1.00 per ton per day.
Cargoes are offered basis breakbulk service only. Containerized shipment is not acceptable. Carrier to deliver cargo stacked on receiver’s trucks alongside vessel at Abidjan port.
Offers basis Intermodal-Plant or Intermodal-Bridge to indicate intended means of conveyance to be placed at supplier’s door for each “R” or “B” point offered. This information to be included in WBSCM Free Form Remarks.
Fumigation: Carrier to arrange and pay for fumigation of all cargo and to provide certificate of fumigation. All expenses for fumigation is for carrier’s account.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. Shipper/Receiver may require a Pre-Shipment Inspection per Ivory Coast import regulations. If required, said PSI shall be arranged and paid for by Shipper/Receiver, but Owner to permit the PSI inspector to board and inspect vessel holds and witness the loading.
B. All carriers awarded cargoes to any destination will be required to cooperate with Receiver’s surveyors and to allow surveyors access to cargoes.
C. Bill of Lading integrity is to be maintained at all times while in the Carrier’s custody and control, assuring that individual ocean bill of lading quantities are not commingled. Commingling of packages from separate WBSCM Purchase Orders into a single container is prohibited.
D. Bills of Lading to issued marked “freight payable as per freight contract”. Negotiable bills of lading may be required, to be instructed by Shipper’s agents.
ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:
1. Booked rates are to be all-inclusive and stated per gross metric ton. All-inclusive rates which include costs for services other than port to port ocean transportation must include a breakdown of the ocean charge component and each of the following other charges, as applicable: domestic inland transportation, foreign inland transportation. No minimum bill of lading quantities or charges or minimum container quantities or charges to apply.
2. Evaluation and contract award: offers which do not comply with the requirements of this IFB will not be considered. Offers must include full particulars demonstrating the willingness and ability to meet these requirements. The shipper reserves the right to award without discussions. Award(s) will be to the lowest responsive offerer meeting the requirements of this IFB.
3. Prior to cargo booking awards, Offerer will be required to provide named vessel(s) with reasonable and acceptable loading schedules and transit times. For vessels not in a regularly scheduled liner service, this to include vessel’s current position and full itinerary from date of booking until arrival at the port of discharge (or place of final delivery if beyond the discharge port). Carrier also to provide full particulars on vessel owner's company including officers, address and bank reference (unless already on file).
4. Non-U.S. flag vessels must be registered in Lloyds or equivalent and must not be more than fifteen (15) years old (from date of original construction). Any extra insurance on cargo and/or freight as a result of Vessel's age, class, type, flag, or ownership to be for Owners' account. Any documentary evidence of overage premium waivers or reductions is to be furnished with offer. Actual and anticipated War Risks insurance premiums to be included in freight offers. Owners bear the risk of any subsequent increase in War Risks premiums.
5. All vessel substitutions must be vetted through the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service. 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/c…
6. Total commissions 2.5%. If offered direct, 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation. If offered through a broker, 2/3 of 2.5% to Muller Shipping Corporation, and 1/3 of 2.5% to owners’ broker.
7. In keeping with U.S. Customs enforced compliance program for outbound documentation, carriers are hereby notified that any assessments against the shipper/cargo interests due in whole or in part to delay by carrier in verifying final load count and providing same to Muller Shipping Corporation, or for loading on a vessel ahead of the booked schedule without prior approval and notification to Muller will be solely for carrier’s account.
8. Commodities covered by this IFB 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 (30) days prior to the cargo being loaded aboard the vessel at the port of export. Carriers intending to 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 period specified above following inspection.
9. Vessel Loading Observation (VLO) inspection required and to be arranged and coordinated by Carrier with the designated inspection company.
10. Except to the extent as provided above, all awards under this IFB, will be subject to the terms and conditions of Part II of the U.S. Food Aid Booking Note dated November 1, 2004 which are fully incorporated herein. A copy of these terms and conditions may be obtained from http://www.usaid.gov/business/ocean/notices/. For further information call 516-256-7700.
END OF FREIGHT TENDER