IFB 11-034P Senegal Re-Tender
April 9, 2012
Freight Tender Results: CPI, Food for Education to
.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR FOOD FOR EDUCATION PARCELS TENDERED
FEBRUARY 15, 2012 AND A PARTIAL RE-TENDER DATED MARCH 19, 2012, FROM INV 022A:
IFB NUMBER: 11-034P.
BKA No: F12-0065
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-03
CARGO: 40 NMT
COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT– 50K BAGS
LOADPORT: BHOU
(ADM) –
B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL: AT
PORT 04/20/12
BOOKING NO: ADS204648
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: MAERSK DANANG V. 1205 (
RATE:
USD 178.00/GMT (OF $150,
DI $21, FUM $7) ALL-INCLUSIVE
CONTRACT DT:MARCH 19, 2012.
BKA No: F12-0066
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-01
CARGO: 100 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 6/4L PLASTIC (720-799)
LOADPORT: BHOU
(CAL WESTERN) –
B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL: AT
PORT 05/05/12
BOOKING NO: ADS204649
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: MAERSK
RATE:
USD 171.00/GMT (OF $150,
DI $21) ALL-INCLUSIVE
CONTRACT DT:MARCH 19, 2012.
BKA No: F12-0067
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-02
CARGO: 80 NMT
COMMODITY: LENTILS – 50K BAGS
LOADPORT: BHOU
(GEORGE F BROCKE) –
B/N TERMS 1(C)
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL: AT
PORT 05/05/12
BOOKING NO: ADS204650
CARRIER: MAERSK LINE
VESSEL: MAERSK
RATE:
USD 178.00/GMT (OF $150,
DI $21, FUM $7) ALL-INCLUSIVE
CONTRACT DT:MARCH 19, 2012.
BKA No: F12-0068
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-02
PURCHASE OR: 4210000198-2-1
CARGO: 80 NMT
COMMODITY: LENTILS – 50K BAGS
LOADING: LC (PREMIER PULSES/UNITED PULSE) - B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL:
AT PORT 04/20/12
CARRIER: SEALIFT
VESSEL:
MV MAJ. BERNARD F FISHER (
RATE:
USD 409.31/GMT (OF $379.31, FUM $5, STACK CONVEYS $25)ALL-IN.
CONTRACT DT:MARCH 26, 2012.
BKA No: F12-0069
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-03
PURCHASE OR: 4210000185-6-1
CARGO: 570 NMT
COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT– 50K BAGS
LOADING: LC (ADM) – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL: AT PORT 04/20/12
CARRIER: SEALIFT
VESSEL:
MV MAJ. BERNARD F FISHER (
RATE:
USD 409.31/GMT (OF $379.31, FUM $5, STACK CONVEYS $25)ALL-IN.
CONTRACT DT:MARCH 26, 2012.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC,
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
IFB 11-034P Senegal Re-Tender
March 20, 2012
Freight Re-Tender Amendment: CPI, Food for Education to Senegal (03/20/12)
.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), ISSUES AN
AMENDMENT TO ITS FREIGHT RE-TENDER (IFB NUMBER: 11-034P) DATED MARCH 19, 2012 AS
FOLLOWS:
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SPECIAL NOTE “B” IS REVISED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S.
VESSEL FOR
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 04/20/12. THE POTENTIAL SHIPPING
PERIODS FOR BIDS AT THE PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE INV
022A 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.
.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC AT PHONE 202-331-7395, TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL:
MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
IFB 11-034P Senegal Re-Tender
March 19, 2012
Freight Re-Tender: CPI, McGovern Dole Food for Education
Senegal (03/19/12).
.
PARTIAL RE-TENDER #2 FOR COMMODITIES PREVIOUSLY TENDERED
UNDER INV 022A (FREIGHT INVITATION NO.:
2000000863 & COMMODITY INVITATION NO:
2000000862). THIS RE-TENDER
IS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF WBSCM.
.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART
INTERNATIONAL (CPI), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE
OF THE FOLLOWING MCGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER
AND/OR BREAKBULK SERVICE:
.
IFB NUMBER:
11-034P.
.
SO# 5000091943 (FOR ALL PARCELS).
REF NO:
CPI-SEN-022A-02
CARGO:
UP TO 80 NMT
COMMODITY:
LENTILS – 50K BAGS
LOADING:
LC – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE:
DAKAR, SENEGAL (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
.
REF NO:
CPI-SEN-022A-03
CARGO:
UP TO 570 NMT
COMMODITY: BULGUR
WHEAT– 50K BAGS
LOADING:
LC – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE:
DAKAR, SENEGAL (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” 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:
OFFERS WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED THRU
WBSCM.
ONLY FAX, E-MAIL, OR SEALED HAND DELIVERED, OFFERS
RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET,
NW,
SUITE 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20006, BY 1100 HRS EDT MARCH 22,
2012.
FAX: 202-331-7735, EMAIL:
MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
.
SPECIAL NOTE “B”:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S.
VESSEL FOR
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 05/05/12. THE POTENTIAL
SHIPPING PERIODS FOR BIDS AT THE PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN
THE INV 022A 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 "C":
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.
.
SPECIAL NOTE “D”
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE WITH INTERTEK, THE LOADING OF THE
CARGO, IN ORDER FOR THE “VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION” (VLO) CERTIFICATE CAN BE
ISSUED.
.
SPECIAL NOTE “E”
CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE A POSSIBLE COMBINATION WITH USAID/TITLE II
COMMODITIES BEING RE-TENDERED FROM INV.022 TO LAS PALMAS & WEST AFRICA.
.
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.
.
NOTE 1: IF COMMODITIES ARE
CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE, CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT
CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
NOTE 2: IF CONTAINERIZED, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH
CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD CPI 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
.
NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM
SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA.
.
NOTE 4:
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS:
IF
CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER CONVENIENCE, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(A)(i),WITH EXCEPTIONS:
CONTAINERS ARE TO BE DISCHARGED AND MOVED TO A SHED
DESIGNATED BY THE PORT OR THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER
FREIGHT STATION (CFS), WHERE THE CARRIER IS
RESPONSIBLE TO DEVAN THE CARGO AND TO DELIVER TO THE
RECEIVERS, LOADED/STACKED ON RECEIVER’S CONVEYANCES.
IF
BREAKBULK SERVICE, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(A)(i), WITH EXCEPTIONS:
CARGOES ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO RECEIVER/CONSIGNEE LOADED/STACKED ALONG SIDE
VESSEL, DIRECTLY ONTO PORT CONVEYANCES.
THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A
FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD FOR ALL CONTAINERIZED COMMODITIES
ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES.
THE 15 DAYS FREE TIME APPLIES FROM THE COMPLETION
OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE COMMODITIES FROM THE VESSEL AT DAKAR.
THE FREE TIME PERIOD APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S
EQUIPMENT AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S CONTAINER YARDS, TERMINALS, WAREHOUSES AND
FREIGHT STATIONS.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS,
STORAGE FEES, AND ALL OTHER PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/WAREHOUSE/CFS FEES APPLICABLE
DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD.
NOTE 5:
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND
INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY.
ANY CARGOES FOUND TO BE INFESTED WHILE IN THE
CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY MUST BE FUMIGATED AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND
EXPENSE.
.
NOTE 6: IF BREAKBULK, CARGO TO BE
UNLOADED DURING NORMAL PORT AND WAREHOUSE WORKING HOURS.
NO NIGHT OFFLOADING UNLESS AGREED UPON WITH THE
CONSIGNEE.
.
NOTE 7: IF CONTAINERIZED, 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: TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
TOWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK.
NO OTHER STOWAGE
ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THE CARRIER HAS RECEIVED WRITTEN
NOTIFICATION FROM THE SHIPPER(S) AND USDA PROVIDING APPROVAL FOR A SPECIFIC
VESSEL PRIOR TO THAT VESSEL PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSATLANTIC FOOD AID
SHIPMENTS.
.
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 CPI 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.
.
- CPI & 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
IFB 11-034P Senegal
March 9, 2012
Freight Re-Tender Cancellation: CPI,
Food for Education,
BKA
LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL
CPI), HEREBY CANCELS THE
CARGOES WILL BE RE-TENDERED AT A LATER DATE.
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER
CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC
TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL:
MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
IFB 11-034P Senegal
March 1, 2012
Freight Re-Tender: CPI, McGovern Dole Food for Education
.
PARTIAL RE-TENDER FOR COMMODITIES PREVIOUSLY TENDERED UNDER
INV 022A (FREIGHT INVITATION NO.:
2000000863 & COMMODITY INVITATION NO:
2000000862). THIS RE-TENDER
IS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF WBSCM.
.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART
INTERNATIONAL (CPI), REQUESTS
.
IFB NUMBER:
11-034P.
.
SO# 5000091943 (FOR ALL PARCELS).
REF NO:
CPI-SEN-022A-02
CARGO:
UP TO 80 NMT
COMMODITY:
LENTILS – 50K BAGS
LOADING:
LC – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
.
REF NO:
CPI-SEN-022A-03
CARGO:
UP TO 570 NMT
COMMODITY: BULGUR
WHEAT– 50K BAGS
LOADING:
LC – B/N TERMS 1(A)
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” 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:
OFFERS WILL NOT BE SUBMITTED THRU
WBSCM.
ONLY FAX, E-MAIL, OR SEALED HAND DELIVERED, OFFERS
RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
SUITE 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20006, BY 1300 HRS ET MARCH 6,
2012.
FAX: 202-331-7735, EMAIL:
MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
.
SPECIAL NOTE “B”:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S.
VESSEL FOR
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 05/05/12. THE POTENTIAL
SHIPPING PERIODS FOR BIDS AT THE PLANT OR BRIDGEPOINT LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN
THE INV 022A 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 "C":
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.
SPECIAL NOTE
“D”
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE WITH INTERTEK, THE LOADING OF THE
CARGO, IN ORDER FOR THE “VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATION” (VLO) CERTIFICATE CAN BE
ISSUED.
.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.
.
NOTE 1: IF COMMODITIES ARE
CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER’S CONVENIENCE, CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT
CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
NOTE 2: IF CONTAINERIZED, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH
CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD CPI 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
.
NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM
SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA.
.
NOTE 4:
DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS:
IF
CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER CONVENIENCE, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS
CONTAINERS ARE TO BE DISCHARGED AND MOVED TO A SHED DESIGNATED BY
THE PORT OR THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS), WHERE THE
CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DEVAN THE CARGO AND TO DELIVER TO THE
RECEIVERS, LOADED/STACKED ON RECEIVER’S CONVEYANCES.
IF
BREAKBULK SERVICE, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS
CARGOES ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO RECEIVER/CONSIGNEE LOADED/STACKED ALONG SIDE
VESSEL, DIRECTLY ONTO PORT CONVEYANCES.
THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A
FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD FOR ALL CONTAINERIZED COMMODITIES
ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES.
THE 15 DAYS FREE TIME APPLIES FROM THE COMPLETION
OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE COMMODITIES FROM THE VESSEL AT
.NOTE 6: IF BREAKBULK, CARGO TO BE
UNLOADED DURING
NOTE 7: IF CONTAINERIZED, 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
.
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: TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
TOWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK.
NO OTHER STOWAGE
ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THE CARRIER HAS RECEIVED WRITTEN
NOTIFICATION FROM THE SHIPPER(S) AND USDA PROVIDING APPROVAL FOR A SPECIFIC
VESSEL PRIOR TO THAT VESSEL PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSATLANTIC FOOD AID
SHIPMENTS.
.NOTE 11: EXPANSION OF TERMINAL
DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF
.
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
.
- 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 CPI 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.
.- CPI & USDA RESERVE THE RIGHT TO
ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION, REJECT,
OR
NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS, INCLUDING AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS
WHENEVER
RFP CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE
- EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED
ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS RFP
WILL
BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
.- 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
TELEFAX 202-331-7735, E-MAIL:
MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR
IFB 11-034P Senegal
February 15, 2012
Freight Tender: CPI, McGovern Dole Food for Education Senegal (02/15/12).
.
FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000000863.
COMMODITY INVITATION NO:
2000000862.
.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL
(CPI), REQUESTS
INV 022A:
.
IFB NUMBER: 11-034P.
.
SO# 5000091943 (FOR ALL PARCELS).
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-01
CARGO: UP
TO 100 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 6/4L
SUBSTITUTABLE
LOADING: SEE
SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
.
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-02
CARGO: UP
TO 160 NMT
COMMODITY: LENTILS – 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE
SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE:
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
.
REF NO: CPI-SEN-022A-03
CARGO: UP
TO 610 NMT
COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT– 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE
SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISCHARGE:
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 FEBRUARY 22,
2012.
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 05/05/12. 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.
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 CAN BE
ISSUED.
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.
NOTE 1: IF COMMODITIES ARE CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER’S
CONVENIENCE, CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND
EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD
REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE 2: IF CONTAINERIZED, CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO
LOAD CPI 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
.
NOTE 3:
FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA.
.
NOTE 4: DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS:
IF CONTAINERIZED FOR CARRIER CONVENIENCE, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS
CONTAINERS ARE TO BE DISCHARGED AND MOVED TO A SHED DESIGNATED BY
THE PORT OR THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS), WHERE THE
CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DEVAN THE CARGO AND TO DELIVER TO THE
RECEIVERS, LOADED/STACKED ON RECEIVER’S CONVEYANCES.
IF BREAKBULK SERVICE, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS
CARGOES ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO RECEIVER/CONSIGNEE LOADED/STACKED ALONG SIDE
VESSEL, DIRECTLY ONTO PORT CONVEYANCES.
THE
CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD FOR ALL
CONTAINERIZED COMMODITIES ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES.
THE 15 DAYS FREE TIME APPLIES FROM THE COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE
COMMODITIES FROM THE VESSEL AT
NOTE 5:
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARGO SECURITY AND INTEGRITY WHILE IN THE
CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY. ANY
CARGOES FOUND TO BE INFESTED WHILE IN THE CARRIER’S CARE AND CUSTODY MUST BE
FUMIGATED AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
NOTE 6: IF
BREAKBULK, CARGO TO BE UNLOADED DURING
NOTE 7: IF
CONTAINERIZED, 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
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:
TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
TOWED BARGES
WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL CARGO IS
CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. NO
OTHER STOWAGE ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THE CARRIER HAS RECEIVED
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM THE SHIPPER(S) AND USDA PROVIDING APPROVAL FOR A
SPECIFIC VESSEL PRIOR TO THAT VESSEL PARTICIPATING IN ANY TRANSATLANTIC FOOD AID
SHIPMENTS.
NOTE 11:
EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF
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
.
- 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
CPI 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.
- CPI & USDA
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT WITHOUT DISCUSSION, REJECT,
OR NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS, INCLUDING
AWARDING INDIVIDUAL LOTS WHENEVER RFP
CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE
- EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS RFP
WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE
- 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
TELEFAX
202-331-7735, E-MAIL:
MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR