IFB# 11-067P Nicaragua Award
March 18, 2013
Freight Tender Results: FFTP, Food for Education to Nicaragua (03/18/13).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR
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IFB NUMBER: 11-067P
CONTRACT DATES: MARCH 13, 2013 (FOR BOTH CARRIERS)
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BKA NO:
F13-0043
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-023A-03
CARGO: 30 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACI (CO COUNTY RICE MILL) – 1(A) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/13 – NLT 03/31/13 (AT PORT 04/20/13)
BOOKING NO: 3334859
PO NO: 4210000775-1-1
CARRIER: SEABOARD
VESSEL: SEABOARD OCEAN V.40 – (LIBERIA FLAG – P3 SERVICE
RATE: USD 207.00/GMT (OF $140, FI $60, FUM $7) all-inclusive.
BKA NO:
F13-0044
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-023A-03
CARGO: 140 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: RGWL (CO COUNTY RICE MILL) – 1(B) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA OR EL RAMA, NICARAGUA
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/13 – NLT 03/31/13
BOOKING NO: 49-023A-FFTP
PO NO: 4210000775-2-1
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE
VESSEL: EOT SPAR (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 719.00/GMT (OF $545, DI $15, FI $149, FUM $10) ALL-IN.
BKA NO:
F13-0045
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-023A-02
CARGO: 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 6/4L PLS (670-719)
LOADING: BHOU (CAL WESTERN) – 1(C) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA OR EL RAMA, NICARAGUA
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/13 – NLT 03/31/13 (AT PORT 04/20/13)
BOOKING NO: 49-023A-FFTP
PO NO: 4210000776-1-1
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE
VESSEL: EOT SPAR (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 694.00/GMT (OF $545, DI $0, FI $149) ALL-IN.
BKA NO:
F13-0046
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-023A-05
CARGO: 190 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN SOY BLEND PLUS (+) – 25K HP BAGS
LOADING: BHOU (BUNGE) – 1(C) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA OR EL RAMA, NICARAGUA
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/13 – NLT 03/31/13 (AT PORT 04/20/13)
BOOKING NO: 49-023A-FFTP
PO NO: 4210000777-1-1
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE
VESSEL: EOT SPAR (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 704.00/GMT (OF $545, DI $0, FI $149, FUM $10) ALL-IN.
BKA NO:
F13-0047
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-023A-01
CARGO: 40 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: BHOU (ADM) – 1(C) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA OR EL RAMA, NICARAGUA
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/13 – NLT 03/31/13 (AT PORT 04/20/13)
BOOKING NO: 49-023A-FFTP
PO NO: 4210000778-1-1
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE
VESSEL: EOT SPAR (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 714.00/GMT (OF $545, DI $0, FI $149, FUM $10, CAPIT $10)ALL-IN.
BKA NO:
F13-0048
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-023A-01
CARGO: 60 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: BHOU (KELLEY BEAN) – 1(C) B/N TERMS
DISCHARGE: SANTO TOMAS, GUATEMALA OR EL RAMA, NICARAGUA
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/13 – NLT 03/31/13 (AT PORT 04/20/13)
BOOKING NO: 49-023A-FFTP
PO NO: 4210000781-1-1
CARRIER: SCHUYLER LINE
VESSEL: EOT SPAR (USA FLAG – P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 714.00/GMT (OF $545, DI $0, FI $149, FUM $10, CAPIT $10)ALL-IN.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS
TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET, MANISHA@BKALOGISTICS.NET
IFB# 11-067P Nicaragua Tender
February 12, 2013
Freight Tender: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education
Nicaragua (02/12/13).
FREIGHT INVITATION NO.:
2000001666.
COMMODITY INVITATION NO:
2000001665.
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR
THE POOR, INC. (FFTP), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF
THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER
SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-023A:
IFB NUMBER:
11-067P.
SALES ORDER:
5000151480.
REF NO:
FFTP-NIC-023A-01
CARGO:
UP TO 120 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK
RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY:
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO:
FFTP-NIC-023A-02
CARGO:
UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY:
VEGETABLE OIL SUBSTITUTABLE – 6/4L
LOADING:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY:
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO:
FFTP-NIC-023A-03
CARGO:
UP TO 170 NMT
COMMODITY:
MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY:
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO:
FFTP-NIC-023A-04
CARGO:
UP TO 140 NMT
COMMODITY:
TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN – 50 LB BAGS
LOADING:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY:
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “C” BELOW
REF NO:
FFTP-NIC-023A-05
CARGO:
UP TO 190 NMT
COMMODITY: CORN
SOY BLEND PLUS – 25 KG HP BAGS
LOADING:
SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DELIVERY:
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (SEE NOTE 4)
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 15,
2013.
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
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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.
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SPECIAL NOTE “C”:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S.
VESSEL FOR
THIS COMMODITY INVITATION IS 04/20/13. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NOTE 1: CONTAINERIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR
ALL COMMODITIES.
CONTAINERS TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIER’S
TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
NOTE 2: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO
LOAD FFTP 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 FFTP CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE
PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA.
100% FREIGHT DUE UPON COMPLETION OF DELIVERY AT
MANAGUA.
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NOTE 4:
ENROUTE TO RECEIVER’S WAREHOUSE(S) IN MANAGUA,
NICARAGUA VIA THROUGH BILLS OF LADING.
PREFERRED DISCHARGE PORTS ARE PUERTO CORTEZ OR
ACAJUTLA.
CARRIER TO DELIVER AND STACK CARGOES INTO RECEIVER’S
MANAGUA WAREHOUSE(S) AT CARRIER’S TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE – AS PER U.S. FOOD AID
BOOKING NOTE DISCHARGE/DELIVERY TERMS 2(C)(ii).
THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER REQUIRES A FORTY FIVE (45)
CALENDAR DAY FREE TIME PERIOD ALLOWING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOMS FORMALITIES.
THE 45 DAYS FREE TIME PERIOD COMMENCES UPON
COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE OF ALL THE FFTP CONTAINERS FROM THE VESSEL AT THE FINAL
DISCHARGE PORT.
THE FREE TIME APPLIES TO THE CARRIER’S EQUIPMENT
AND THE CARRIER’S/PORT’S/BORDER CROSSING’S CONTAINER YARDS AND TERMINALS.
THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL HANDLING COSTS
AND PORT/TERMINAL/YARD/PARKING FEES APPLICABLE DURING THIS FREE TIME PERIOD.
AS THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOREIGN
INLAND TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSE STACKING AT MANAGUA, AT CARRIER’S
TIME/RISK/EXPENSE, NO EQUIPMENT/DEMURRAGE/DETENTION/STORAGE/HANDLING/PORT FEES
ARE APPLICABLE AFTER THE CUSTOMS RELEASE IS GRANTED.
IF THE CONSIGNEE/RECEIVER EXCEEDS THE 45
DAY FREE TIME PERIOD, CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CARRIER’S CONTAINER DEMURRAGE/DETENTION RATES, BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED $10 PER
CONTAINER PER DAY, OR AS PER CARRIER’S TARIFF RATE, WHICHEVER IS LOWEST COST PER
DAY/PER CONTAINER.
MAIN WAREHOUSE FOR USDA PRODUCT DELIVERY:
AMERICAN NICARAGUAN FOUNDATION
KM. 18 ½ CARRETERA NUEVA A LEON
MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
JANETTE
GALAN, LOGISTICS DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL CALLS (305) 374-3391 EXT.307
NICARAGUA
+(505) 2269-1283
THE CARRIER
IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH AND INCLUDING THE RE-SEALING
OF CONTAINERS WHEN OPENED BY CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES.
THE CARRIER
IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL ADDITIONAL CENTRAL AMERICA FUMIGATION COSTS,
INCLUDING ALL FUMIGATION HANDLING COSTS, REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THE DELIVERY TO
MANAGUA.
NICARAGUAN
CUSTOMS AUTHORITY REGULATIONS (CT-
138-2011/CT-150-206)
REQUIRE CARRIERS TO BE REGISTERED IN THE NICARAGUA
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION.
THE CARRIER MUST BE LEGALLY REPRESENTED IN
NICARAGUA WHERE THEY OR THEIR LOCAL AGENT IS ABLE TO HANDLE ALL FORMAL
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY NICARAGUAN CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES.
ANY DELAYS OR ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED BY FFTP OR
THEIR CONSIGNEE, DUE TO CARRIER OR THEIR AGENT’S INABILITY TO PROPERLY HANDLE
FORMAL CUSTOMS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS, WILL BE FOR THE CARRIER’S ACCOUNT.
NOTE 5:
COMMODITIES MUST LOAD ON ONE VESSEL PER CONTRACTED
CARRIER.
FFTP REQUESTS VESSEL LOAD AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE
COMMODITY AVAILABILITY DATE AND DELIVER AT THE DISCHARGE PORT AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE.
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: 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 FFTP 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.
- FFTP & 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