Nicaragua Award23-016P
IFB-23-016P Nicaragua Award
August 12, 2024
Freight Award Notice: Project Concern Int’l, ocean freight bookings 08/12/2024.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL (PCI), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR CARGOES TENDERED ON JUNE 22,2024, UNDER THE MCGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM, (PCI/NICARAGUA; INV.074; IFB# 23-016P):
CONTRACT AWARD DATE: JULY 30,2024 (FOR ALL BOOKINGS BELOW).
CARRIER(S): APL LLC & MAERSK LINE LTD (SEE BELOW).
CARGO/VSL/FLAG/RATES:
REF NO: F24-0057
USDA PO: 4210007014-1-1
CARGO: 160 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD:BCHI (FARMER BEAN & SEED LLC) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISPORT: CORINTO, NICARAGUA
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i)
AVAIL: SUPPLIER SHIP NET 08/01/24 – NLT 08/22/2024
CARRIER: APL LLC
VESSEL/FLG: BSG BAHAMAS V.0AMHRS1PL (LR FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 399.00/GMT (OF $169; DI $60; FI $125; FUM $25; CAPIT $20)
REF NO: F24-0058
USDA PO: 4210007005-3-1
CARGO: 220 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE (FORTIFIED) – 50K BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD:RMER (SUPREME RICE LLC) – B/N TERMS 1(B)
DISPORT: PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i)
AVAIL: SUPPLIER SHIP NET 08/16/24 – NLT 08/31/2024
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE LTD
VESSEL/FLG: SEALAND PHILIDELPHIA V.436S (LR FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 396.00/GMT (OF $165; DI $70; FI $140; FUM $21)
REF NO: F24-0059
USDA PO: 4210007007-2-1
CARGO: 70.015 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 6/4L PLS BOTTLES (NON-PALLETIZED)
ORIGIN/LOAD:BCHI(INCOBRASA INDUSTRIES LTD) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISPORT: PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i)
AVAIL: SUPPLIER SHIP NET 09/01/24 – NLT 09/15/2024
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE LTD
VESSEL/FLG: SEASPAN HANNOVER V.438S (HK FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 395.00/GMT (OF $170; DI $85; FI $140)
REF NO: F24-0060
USDA PO: 4210007012-1-1
CARGO: 210 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND PLUS – 25 KG BAGS
ORIGIN/LOAD:G-HOUS-LSI(SEMO MILLING LLC) – B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISPORT: PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i)
AVAIL: SUPPLIER AT PORT DATE 10/05/2024
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE LTD
VESSEL/FLG: MERIDIAN V.437S (HK FLAG – P3 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 381.00/GMT (OF $165; DI $55; FI $140; FUM $21)
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-23-016P Nicaragua Amendment
June 27, 2024
Freight Tender Amendment: Project Concern International, MDFFE, Nicaragua 06/27/24.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL (PCI), HEREBY AMENDS THE NICARAGUA FREIGHT TENDER DATED JUNE 22, 2024 (IFB# 23-016P / FREIGHT INV# 2000010170 / INV 074) AS FOLLOWS:
1)THE NICARAGUA WAREHOUSE ADDRESS IS CHANGED AS FOLLOW:
PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL
SEBACO KM 109 CARRETERA A MATAGALPA
COMUNIDAD LAS PALOMAS
DEPARTAMENTO DE RIO SAN JUAN MATAGALPA
NICARAGUA
POC: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES ARGUELLO YRIGOYEN
PHONE: +505 8574-4119 / +505 887-92128
EMAIL: MARGUELLO@PCIGLOBAL.ORG
2) THE 70 NMT VEGETABLE OIL DESCRIPTION IS CHANGED TO
OIL, VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTABLE-6/4L (NON-PALLETIZED).
3) THE FREIGHT OFFER DEADLINE IN WBSCM IS CHANGED TO JULY 1, 2024 AT 1100 HRS EDT (1000 HRS CDT).
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FREIGHT TENDER REMAIN UNCHANGED.
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-23-016P Nicaragua Tender
June 21, 2024
Freight Tender: Project Concern International, Food for Education, Nicaragua 06/22/24.
FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000010170
COMMODITY INVITATION NO: 2000010169
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL (PCI), 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 074:
IFB NUMBER: 23-016P
SO# 5000937164
REF NO: PCI-NIC-074-01
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 6/4L PLASTIC BOTTLE (NON-PALLETIZED)
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i) (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: PCI-NIC-074-02
CARGO: UP TO 160 NMT
COMMODITY: SMALL RED BEANS – 50KG BAGS (SEE NOTE 6)
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i) (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: PCI-NIC-074-03
CARGO: UP TO 220 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE (FORTIFIED) – 50KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i) (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO: PCI-NIC-074-04
CARGO: UP TO 210 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND PLUS – 25KG BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
TBL TO: LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA, B/N TERMS 2(C)(i) (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
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 CDT (1100 HRS EDT) ON JUNE 28, 2024.
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: WBSCM.SERVICEDESK@CACI.COM
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 09/20/24. 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 COTECNA, 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 NOTE “G”:
TRANSIT EFFICIENCY REQUIRED FOR THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM SO ROUTING FROM THE USA TO NICARAGUA ONLY VIA NORMAL TRADE LANES. TRANSATLANTIC ROUTING/RELAYS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
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, SEE NOTE 5.
NOTE 1: CONTAINERIZATION REQUIRED. CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOTICE TO THE TRADE DATED APRIL 27, 2023, TITLED “BAG – STOWAGE IN CONTAINERS” IS FULLY INCORPORATED INTO THIS TENDER AND ANY SUBSEQUENT BOOKING NOTE(S).
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 CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATERTIGHT 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 THE FORWARDER A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING CARGOES. AS A TEMPORARY CHANGE, (B) ABOVE IS BEING REMOVED TO ALLOW FOR CONTAINERS OVER 10 YEARS OLD. ALL CONTAINERS MUST STILL BE APPROVED BY FGIS PRIOR TO LOADING COMMODITY. THIS CHANGE DOES NOT DIMINISH CARRIER’S LIABILITY FOR COMMODITY LOSS/DAMAGE WHILE THE COMMODITY IS IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. IF CONTAINERS ARRIVE AT THE POINT OF ORIGIN, FOR COMMODITY LOADING, AND ARE REJECTED BY THE VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION (VLO) SURVEYOR OR BY THE COMMODITY SUPPLIER, ALL DRY RUN CHARGES ARE FOR THE CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.
NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA. 100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AT THE FINAL DESTINATION.
NOTE 4: DELIVERY TERMS:
ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSES IN COMUNIDAD LAS PALOMAS, NICARAGUA VIA THROUGH BILLS OF LADING (TBL). DISCHARGE PORT OF PUERTO CORTEZ, HONDURAS IS PREFERRED. CARRIER TO DELIVER CONTAINERS BY TRUCK TO THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE – AS PER U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(i). WAREHOUSE ADDRESSES:
PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL
SEBACO KM 109 CARRETERA A MATAGALPA
COMUNIDAD LAS PALOMAS
DEPARTAMENTO DE RIO SAN JUAN
NICARAGUA
POC: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES ARGUELLO YRIGOYEN
PHONE: +505 8574-4119 / +505 887-92128
EMAIL: MARGUELLO@PCIGLOBAL.ORG
THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD AT THE DISCHARGE PORT (PREFER PUERTO CORTEZ, HONDURAS), FOR ALL CONTAINERIZED COMMODITIES, ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES. THE FREE TIME PERIOD APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S CONTAINER YARDS, TERMINALS, AND FREIGHT STATIONS. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS, STORAGE FEES, AND ALL OTHER PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/CFS FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD. THE FREE TIME WILL NOT COMMENCE COUNTING UNTIL ALL CONTAINERS ARE DISCHARGED FROM THE VESSEL AT THE DISCHARGE PORT INTO CARRIER’S OWN OR DESIGNATED CONTAINER YARD AND TIME COUNTING TO CEASE UPON CUSTOMS AUTHORITY RELEASE FOR CARRIER TO COMMENCE TBL DELIVERY. AFTER CUSTOMS AUTHORITY RELEASE, AUTHORIZING TBL DELIVERY, NO CONTAINER/EQUIPMENT DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE CHARGES ARE APPLICABLE SINCE PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL HAS NO CONTROL OF THE ONCARRIAGE TO THE FINAL DELIVERY POINTS.
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, CLEANING AND RECEPTION OF CONTAINERS, GATE CHARGES, LIFT CHARGES, TRANSFER CHARGES, CONTAINER DEPOSITS, CONTAINER USAGE OR RENTAL FEES, HOWEVER SO DESCRIBED OR ASSESSED, AND SHOREHANDLING OR TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES. IF AUTHORITIES REQUIRE ANY CONTAINER SCANNING OR COMMODITY SAMPLING, THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS TO ALLOW FOR SUCH REQUIREMENTS.
CARRIER'S THROUGH BILL OF LADING SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE ALL NORMAL CUSTOMS CLEARANCE/FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY/TRANSIT/BORDERS EXCEPT FINAL DESTINATION TO ENSURE THAT CARGOES MOVE TO THE FINAL DESTINATION WAREHOUSES IN NICARAGUA UNINTERRUPTED. RATES TO INCLUDE ALL COSTS TO COVER BORDER CROSSINGS, ALL HANDLING CHARGES, ROAD GUARANTEE FUNDS, AND SCANNING CHARGES.
CARRIER MUST COORDINATE ACCEPTABLE DELIVERY SCHEDULES TO THE NICARAGUA WAREHOUSES WITH THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER. CARGO TO BE DELIVERED TO CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER DURING NORMAL DAYLIGHT WAREHOUSE WORKING HOURS. NO NIGHT OR OFF-HOUR DELIVERIES UNLESS AGREED UPON WITH THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER. ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE TRUCKS FOR OFF-HOUR DELIVERIES ARE FOR THE CARRIER'S ACCOUNT. ALL TRAILER / CONTAINER / TRUCK YARDS OR STAGING AREA COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY TRAILER / CONTAINER / TRUCK, WHILE WAITING FOR FINAL INLAND DELIVERY, ARE FOR THE CARRIER'S ACCOUNT. AGAIN, NO CONTAINER/TRUCK/CHASSIS DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE APPLICABLE SINCE THE CONTAINERS ARE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY, AND PROJECT CONCERN HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE ONCARRIAGE TO THE FINAL DESTINATION WAREHOUSE(S) IN NICARAGUA.
CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE, AT THEIR TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE, FOR RETURNING OR REPOSITIONING, AND CLEANING, ALL EMPTY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING TRUCKS/TRAILERS, CONTAINERS, AND CHASSIS.
CARRIERS AND/OR THEIR DISCHARGE PORT AGENTS MUST COOPERATE WITH THE RECEIVER'S DISCHARGE/DELIVERY SURVEYORS AND ALLOW THE SURVEYORS FULL ACCESS TO THE CONTAINERS.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. ALL NECESSARY SECURITY MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE SAFE ARRIVAL AT THE FINAL DESTINATION.
IN THE EVENT A TRUCK SHOULD BREAK DOWN OR BECOME DISABLED DURING TRANSIT, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CARRIER TO PROTECT THE CARGO THEREIN UNTIL THE TRUCK CAN MAKE THE DELIVERY TO THE FINAL DESTINATIONS.
NO TRANSLOADING FROM CONTAINERS DURING TRANSIT OR AT THE DISCHARGE PORT. COMMODITIES MUST REMAIN IN OCEAN CONTAINERS TO MINIMIZE HANDLING.
CONTAINER DEPOSITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE.
NOTE 5: FUMIGATION REQUIRED ON ALL BAGGED COMMODITIES IN THE USA, AT CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH USDA REGULATIONS. COPIES OF THE FUMIGATION CERTS TO BE PROVIDED TO BKA. THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING NOTICE TO THE TRADE, AND SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS BY THE USG, ARE FULLY INCORPORATED INTO THIS SOLICITATION AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN ANY FREIGHT CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AGAINST THIS TENDER:
RESOURCES SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE HTTPS://FAS.USDA.GOV/OCEAN-FREIGHT-TENDERS
- PRETREATMENT OF CONTAINERS NOTICE TO TRADE
- FUMIGATION PROTOCOLS AND PROHIBITION NOTICE TO TRADE
- CONTAINER FUMIGATION PROTOCOLS FOR SULFURYL FLUORIDE
- FUMIGATION PROTOCOLS FOR PHOSPHINE
IF THE CARGOES AND/OR EQUIPMENT ARE FOUND TO BE INFESTED, WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY, AND RE-FUMIGATION IS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR CONSIGNEE/RECEIVERS, ALL RE-FUMIGATION COSTS ARE FOR THE CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, EXPENSE, INCLUDING TRANSFER CHARGES, POSITIONING/REPOSITIONING OF EQUIPMENT, STORAGE, AND TIME ON EQUIPMENT.
IF INFESTATION FOUND AT THE PORT OF DISCHARGE, NO FREE TIME USED DURING THE RE-FUMIGATION PROCESS.
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: 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:
- CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CARRIER CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION RATES, BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED USD 10.00 PER CONTAINER PER DAY, OR AS PER CARRIER TARIFF RATE, WHICHEVER IS LOWEST COST PER DAY/PER CONTAINER.
- OCEAN CARRIER SHALL RELEASE CLEAN ORIGINAL OCEAN BILLS OF LADING PROMPTLY UPON COMPLETION OF LOADING. CLAUSED BILLS OF LADING ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. BILLS OF LADING MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY CLAUSE SUCH AS "SAID TO CONTAIN", "SHIPPERS’ LOAD AND COUNT" OR WORDS OF SIMILAR EFFECT.
- 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 PCI 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.
- PCI & 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.
- THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) AMENDED THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA CONVENTION (SOLAS) TO REQUIRE, AS A CONDITION FOR LOADING A PACKED CONTAINER ONTO A SHIP FOR EXPORT, THAT THE CONTAINER HAS A VERIFIED GROSS WEIGHT, CALLED THE VERIFIED GROSS MASS (VGM). THIS GLOBAL REQUIREMENT IS EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2016. AFTER THIS DATE, IT WILL BE A VIOLATION OF SOLAS TO LOAD A PACKED CONTAINER ONTO A VESSEL IF THE VESSEL OPERATOR AND MARINE TERMINAL OPERATOR DO NOT HAVE A VGM FOR EACH CONTAINER. OCEAN CARRIERS OFFERING CONTAINER SERVICE, WHETHER CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER CONVENIENCE OR CONTAINERIZING TO FULFILL TENDER REQUIREMENTS, ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENGAGE IN A WEIGHING SERVICE, AT THE CARRIER’S TIME/RISK/EXPENSE, TO DETERMINE THE VGM. IT IS THE OCEAN CARRIER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENTER THE VGM INTO THEIR SYSTEM AND PROVIDE THE VGM TO THE MARINE TERMINAL OPERATOR, WITHIN ALL VGM DEADLINES. ANY COSTS INCURRED DUE TO LATE OR INACCURATE VGM SUBMISSION, ARE FOR THE OCEAN CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.
- COMMISSION: 1.67% ON GROSS FREIGHT / DEAD-FREIGHT IS PAYABLE TO CHARTERER'S AGENT / FREIGHT FORWARDER, BKA LOGISTICS LLC.
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