IFB 11-031P Nicaragua Tender Award
April 9, 2012
Freight Tender Results: FFTP, Food for Education to
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR
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IFB NUMBER: 11-031P.
CONTRACT DATE: MARCH 19, 2012
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BKA NO:
F12-0071
USDA NO: 11-031P (Inv. 022A)
SO #: 5000091599
CARGO: 70 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL (100% SOYBEAN OIL) – 6/4L PLASTIC (800-899)
LOADING:
DISCHARGE: PUERTO
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 04/01/12 – NLT 04/15/12 (AT PORT 05/05/12)
BOOKING NO: 3017040
CARRIER: SEABOARD
VESSEL:
SEABOARD RANGER V.15 – (
RATE: USD 241.50/GMT (OF $150, FI $91.50) ALL IN.
BKA NO:
F12-0072
USDA NO: 11-031P (Inv. 022A)
SO #: 5000091599
CARGO: 120 NMT
COMMODITY: DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING:
DISCHARGE: PUERTO
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/12 – NLT 03/31/12 (AT PORT 04/20/12)
BOOKING NO: 3017001
CARRIER: SEABOARD
VESSEL: SEABOARD
RANGER V.15 – (
RATE: USD 249.50/GMT (OF $145, FI $91.50, FUM $3, DES $10) ALL IN.
BKA NO:
F12-0073
USDA NO: 11-031P (Inv. 022A)
SO #: 5000091599
CARGO: 170 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING:
DISCHARGE: PUERTO
DELIVERY:
AVAIL:
SHIP NET 03/16/12 – NLT 03/31/12 (AT PORT 04/20/12)
BOOKING NO: 3017031
CARRIER: SEABOARD
VESSEL:
SEABOARD RANGER V.15 – (
RATE: USD 239.50/GMT (OF $145, FI $91.50, FUM $3) 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 11-031P Nicaragua
February 15, 2012
Freight Tender: FFTP, McGovern Dole Food for Education Nicaragua (02/15/12).
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FREIGHT INVITATION NO.: 2000000863.
COMMODITY INVITATION NO:
2000000862.
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FOOD FOR THE POOR, INC
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IFB NUMBER: 11-031P.
REF NO: FFTP-NIC-022A-01
SO #:
5000091599
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
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REF NO: FFTP-NIC-022A-02
SO #:
5000091599
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
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REF NO: FFTP-NIC-022A-03
SO #:
5000091599
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
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ON THE
ABOVE:
TERMS:
FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO
DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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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
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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 04/20/12. 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:
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
.NOTE 3:
FREIGHT PAYMENT SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE WBSCM SYSTEM AND PAID BY USDA.
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
CLAUDIO NORORI, 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:
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 6:
CARRIERS MUST NOT COMINGLE OTHER SHIPPER’S COMMODITIES OR DIFFERENT COMMODITIES
IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
NOTE 7: 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 8:
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 9:
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 10:
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 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:
- 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.
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- 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.
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- ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR
CONSIDERED.
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- 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