Senegal Award06-117P

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06-117P Senegal Award
November 5, 2009

Freight Tender Results: CPI, Food for Education to Senegal (11/05/09).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR FOOD FOR EDUCATION PARCELS TENDERED
OCTOBER 8, 2009 UNDER INV-109B:

IFB NUMBER: 06-117P.

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AA. REF NO: F09-0337
FARES REF: CR-09-00699
CARGO: UP TO 330 NMT
COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: ADM MILLING CO. (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0039747)
DISPORT: DAKAR, SENEGAL (SEE NOTE 3 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 05,
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ON THE ABOVE:
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VESSEL: M/V Marilyn, USA flagged
LOADPORT: As above. ETA Jan 05, 2010 ETS Jan 15, 2010
DISPORT: As above. ETA Jan 27, 2010
RATE(S): USD 662.08 per gmt allin (ocean: $662.08)

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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06-117P Senegal Tender
October 9, 2009

Freight Tender: CPI, Food for Education to Senegal (10/08/09).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COUNTERPART INTERNATIONAL (CPI), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF McGOVERN-DOLE
FOOD FOR EDUCATION PARCELS, VIA CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAKBULK SERVICE, UNDER INV-109B:
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IFB NUMBER: 06-117P.
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AA. REF NO: F09-0337
FARES REF: CR-09-00699
CARGO: UP TO 330 NMT
COMMODITY: BULGUR WHEAT 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE B BELOW
DISPORT: DAKAR, SENEGAL (SEE NOTE 3)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 2010
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ON THE ABOVE:
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TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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SPECIAL NOTE A:
TO DETERMINE LOWEST LANDED COST, ALL CARRIERS ARE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT OFFERS FOR THE ABOVE CARGOES VIA THE FREIGHT BID ENTRY SYSTEM (FBES).
FBES CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
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https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main
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CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS FBES. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REGARDING LOGON ID, PASSWORDS, AND FBES QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
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MR. MELVIN SMITH TEL 816-926-6212
Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
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MR. GARY MARSDEN TEL 816-926-6043
Gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
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MR. ALAN GROTE TEL 816-926-6078
Alan.grote@kcc.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. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AVAIL DATE IS 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 C:
AVAILABILITY/AT PORT DATE FOR COMMODITY DELIVERIES F.A.S. VESSEL FOR
SOLICITATION 109B CARGO IS JAN 05, 2010.
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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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TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISPUTE RESOLUTION ARBITRATION
LDA YES, SEE NOTE 4 BELOW.
DDA NO.
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ADDITIONAL CLAUSES:
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NOTE 1: IF CONTAINER SERVICE IS OFFERED/CONTRACTED, THEN 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. 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 CPI CARGOES.
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NOTE 2: IF CONTAINER SERVICE IS OFFERED/CONTRACTED, CONTAINERS ARE TO BE STUFFED
BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE. NO MINIMUM CONTAINER
LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 3: IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(A)(i),WITH EXCEPTIONS:
CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO CONTAINERS TO THE PORT OF DAKAR, SENEGAL.
CARRIER TO STRIP CONTAINERS AND DELIVER CARGO INTO RECEIVERS
CONVEYANCES.
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(A)(i), WITH EXCEPTIONS:
CARRIER TO DISCHARGE CARGOES DIRECTLY INTO RECEIVERS CONVEYANCES
OR
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(B)(i), CARGO TO BE PLACED
INTO THE WAREHOUSE(S) WITHIN THE PORT AREA AS DIRECTED BY RECEIVERS.
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IF BREAKBULK, EVALUATION WILL BE BASED ON 2(B)(i) AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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NOTE 4: 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.
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NOTE 5: CERTAIN 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 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.
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NOTE 6: 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.
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NOTE 7: THE ABOVE DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VENDOR. OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH VENDORS TO ENSURE A
SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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NOTE 8: 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
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NOTE 9: FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANKS POWERTRACK SYSTEM.
CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH
US BANK.
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- 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 SUPPIERS PLANT,
VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES.
IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY
COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES,
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSELS ACCOUNT. IF
CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIERS PLANT, CARRIER
MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY
THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIERS 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.
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- CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK INSURANCE
PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. USAID WILL ONLY REIMBURSE OR PAY
ACTUAL CONTRACTED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN
WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
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- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE
COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT
NUMBER.
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- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
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- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE:
VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT. ETA AT LOAD AND
DISCHARGE PORT. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING. WHETHER
SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED,CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK.
STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT
ALL INCLUSIVE.
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- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT
THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION
(DOMESTIC & FOREIGN), FUMIGATION COSTS, AND, STACKING CHARGES
AT FINAL DESTINATION. CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE
RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.
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- CARRIER TO SPECIFY IN OFFER THAT RATE OFFERED IS THE SAME AS OR
LOWER THAN CARRIER'S APPLICABLE TARIFF RATE AT TIME OF
OFFERING. CARRIER MUST DECLARE FMC TARIFF NUMBER AND STATE
WHETHER RATE OFFERED IS A 'CARRIER TARIFF RATE' OR A
'CONFERENCE TARIFF RATE' AND WHETHER RATE IS 'TO BE FILED', 'TO
BE MAINTAINED', OR 'TO BE AMENDED'.
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- ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAXED OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER
CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL
BE ACCEPTED.
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- CPI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
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- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
CPI AND USDA.
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- EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS IFB
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. COPIES OF THIS BOOKING NOTE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
USAID WEBSITE AT WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED, VIA FBES, NO LATER THAN 1000HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME ON
OCT 15, 2009.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET