Transport of the following PL-480 / Title II Program Cargoes Tender, USA - 33321835

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Transport of the following PL-480 / Title II Program Cargoes

Deadline : 30 May 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 33321835

Document Ref. No. : 069

Competition : ICB

Financier : United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : GEODIS USA, INC.
Telephone: (877) 927-2648
USA
Email :wbscmhelp@ams.usda.gov

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Transport of the following PL-480 / Title II Program Cargoes.

MAY 23, 2019 - INV#069 (USAID/TITLE II)
WBSCM FREIGHT BID INVITATION# 2000006159
WBSCM COMMODITY BID INVITATION# 2000006158
GEODIS USA, ON BEHALF OF WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME, HEREBY REQUESTS U.S. AND NON-U.S. FLAG OFFERS FOR TRANSPORT OF THE FOLLOWING PL-480 / TITLE II PROGRAM CARGOES:
FREIGHT OFFERS ARE DUE THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 - 1000 HRS (CENTRAL)
KANSAS CITY TIME. LATE OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
“FIRM OFFERS ONLY WILL BE CONSIDERED”
https://forums.info.usaid.gov/index.php?q=usaid-procurementannouncements/notices-trade

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 aforementioned Solicitation(s), including the deadline(s) for submission of bids therein.

When submitting a freight proposal in WBSCM, the Carrier confirms their proposal is firm and in agreement with the terms and conditions of the freight solicitation(s). In the event a Carrier submits a freight proposal and withdraws the proposal after USDA receives and awards the commodity offers, the Carrier shall be responsible for all expenses resulting from the withdrawal including, but not limited to, re-procurement costs and additional freight costs.

All proposals will be evaluated on the rates submitted in WBSCM. Free form remarks are not evaluated and are for informational purposes only and to cover optional ports, optional discharge rates, etc.

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
DETAILS:
CARGO COVERED UNDER THIS RFP IS ADVERTISED AS BREAK BULK UNLESS OTHERWISE
NOTED.
LOAD: USDA APPROVED PORTS/PLANTS/BRIDGE POINTS AS PER KC-362
AVAIL: LATEST AUG 20, 2019 BSS F.A.S. LOAD PORT DESIGNATIONS
PLEASE REFER TO THE ACTUAL COMMODITY SOLICITATION FOR POTENTIAL SHIPPING
PERIODS.
CARGO DESCRIPTION:
WFP SI 7800003073 ZIMBABWE SO 5000527937
1620 MT YS PEAS 50K
DISCH: DURBAN / BEIRA
WFP SI 7800003076 ZIMBABWE SO 5000527939
290 MT VEG OIL 6/4L
DISCH: DURBAN / BEIRA
NOTE:
FUMIGATION REQUIRED (EXCEPT VEG OIL).
FUMIGATION CHARGE TO BE LISTED SEPARATELY IN OFFER.
VEG OIL: PALLETIZED (HEAT-TREATED) / SHRINK-WRAPPED.
CONTAINERIZATION REQUIRED - CY DELVY W/30 DAYS FREE TIME (2C)
REGULAR LINER SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FREQUENCY/ROUTING/TRANSIT TIME
IN THE REMARKS SECTION.
SINGLE BOTTOM SERVICE OFFER MUST INCLUDE FULL VESSEL ITINERARY IN THE
REMARKS SECTION.
THE PROGRAM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OFFER DEEMED UNWORKABLE
DUE TO UNREASONABLY LONG TRANSIT TIMES. IN SUCH CASES, OWNERS SHALL BE
INFORMED ACCORDINGLY PRIOR TO EVALUATION/AWARD.
SOLAS/VGM:
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 se
submitted. Each page of each offer submitted outside of WBSCM must include one of
the following statements:
1. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, contains trade secrets
or commercial financial information which are privileged and confidential and
exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section
552. Furthermore, this information is prohibited from disclosure under the Trade
Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1905.
— OR —
2. This freight proposal, whether successful or unsuccessful, may, in the future, be
made public or released under a FOIA request.
For questions regarding this FOIA notice, please send inquires to
Oceantransportation@usaid.gov
Transatlantic Barge Clause (W.AFR):
Towed barges will be considered in the Transatlantic Trade provided all cargo is
containerized and stowed under deck. To qualify as “Under Deck” stowage, the
containers must be stowed in a hold or compartment below the weather deck capable
of being ventilated and allotted entirely to the carriage of cargo. It must be bound by
permanent decks or bulkheads or the shell of the vessel, completely protected from salt
spray and weather elements. No other stowage arrangement will be considered unless
the carrier has received written notification from the shipper(s) and USAID providing
approval for a specific vessel prior to that vessel participating in any Title II Transatlantic
food aid shipments.
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.
BREAK BULK TRANSSHIPMENT IS PROHIBITED.
OFFERS TO BE BASIS FULL LINER TERMS, NO DEM/DES/DET - BENDS PER GROSS METRIC
TON.
OFFER "MUST" INCLUDE:
- VESSEL NAME/FLAG/VOY
- FULL ROUTING INCLUDING INTENDED LOADPORT AND RELAY PORT.
- ETD LOAD PORT
- ETA DISCHARGE PORT. IF RELAYED, OFFER TO INCLUDE ETA RELAY PORT.
FOR THOSE CARGOES REFLECTING MULTIPLE DISPT OPTIONS, FIRST DISPT LISTED IS
INTENTION WITH NO GUARANTEE AND WILL BE USED FOR FREIGHT ANALYSIS
PURPOSES.
FOR CARGOES CONTAINERIZED AT CARRIERS CONVENIENCE - WFP B/N PART II
(2B) APPLIES AS FOLLOWS:
Containerized at Carrier's Convenience (CCC), delivered to Carrier's CFS
discharge port: If cargoes have been containerized for Carrier's convenience, the
containers are to be discharged and moved to the Carrier's container freight station
(CFS) where the Carrier is responsible to de-van the cargo and to deliver to the
Receivers, loaded/stacked on Receiver's conveyance.
OFFERS BSS CCC/FCL ARE SUBJECT TO WFP BOOKING NOTE (JAN 01, 2005), AS
AMENDED. *WFP REQUESTS SWB-s BE ISSUED IN LIEU OF OBL-s.
OFFERS BSS BREAK BULK ARE SUBJECT TO WFP C/P TERMS.
PLEASE CONTACT GEODIS USA SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
GEODIS USA, INC. (F. TRIPODI)
***FOR WFP BROKER PANEL ONLY***
OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT BIDS ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE USDA WEB BASED
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (WBSCM) WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH
THE FLWG WEBSITE:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=WBSCM
ZIMBABWER: DURBAN / BEIRA
LINER IN NO D/D/D
1. LINER OUT AND STACKED ON TO RECEIVERS TRUCKS ALONGSIDE SHIP NO D/D/D (TO
BE USED FOR FREIGHT ANALYSIS PURPOSES)
2. CHOPT LINER OUT AND STACKED INTO PORT WAREHOUSE NO D/D/D (MIN 15 DAYS
FREE TIME)
3. CHOPT LINER OUT AND STACKED INTO OWNERS- STEVEDORES WAREHOUSE AND
RELOADING ON TO RECEIVERS TRUCKS NO D/D/D (MIN 15 DAYS FREE TIME)
4. LINER OUT NO D/D/D
CHOPT TO LIFT COMBINATION OF OPTIONS SUCH AS 1 PLUS 2 OR 3
STORAGE: MIN 15 DAYS FREE TIME BASIS MAX 10, 000 MT. ADDITIONAL 1 DAY FOR
EACH AND EVERY 1, 000 MT OVER AND ABOVE 10, 000 MT.
CANCELLING 5 DAYS PAST LATEST AT PORT DATE
OWISE THE FLWG TERMS APPLY:
WFP PANEL BROKER TO BE DESIGNATED AT TIME OF BID
AMENDED WORLDFOOD 2017 USA C/P.
FREIGHT PAYABLE 55 DAYS AFTER SIGNING/RELEASING CARGO RECEIPTS.
DRY CARGO SHIPS WORKABLE.
OWNERS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY GEAR TO DISCHARGE.
U.S. FLAG (FULL CARGO) TO SUBMIT RETURN CARGO RATE AND CONFIRM THAT
ALL NECESSARY COST DATA HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO MARAD.
ONE WAY RATE: AS PER WFP CP AMENDED RIDER CL. 49(d)
RETURN CARGO RATE: AS PER WFP CP RIDER CL. 49
ITINERARY FROM DAY OF OFFER FROM LOAD PORT(S) TO FIRST DISPT UNDER WFP C/P
TO BE SUBMITTED AND FORM PART OF C/P.
IT IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT THAT THE FIXTURE OF ANY PART-CARGO OTHER
THAN RELIEF CARGO WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR APPROVAL BY WFP. WITHOUT
PREJUDICE TO ANY DAMAGES THAT WFP MAY CLAIM, FAILURE BY OWNERS TO COMPLY
WITH THIS CONDITION WILL GIVE WFP THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT OR
TO IMPOSE ON OWNERS A RATE REDUCTION OF USD 10.00 PER CONTRACTED MT, AS
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
Point of Transfer as per USAID booking guidelines.
NEW CP CL. 48b Failure to Lift Cargo (Packaged):
If Owners fail to tender vessel and same is not accepted prior to cancelling date,
whether or not the option to cancel or extend the CP is excercised, Owners shall be
responsible for all expenses resulting from such failure including but not limited to pier
or warehouse storage, rail and/or truck demurrage, inspection, fumigation and
deterioration and re-procurement costs.
CP CL.42 AMENDED AS FLWS:
FLOUR FUMIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH EOD-83.
FUMIGATION CHARGE TO BE LISTED SEPARATELY IN OFFER WHERE APPLICABLE.
IF THE CARGO AND/OR THE VESSEL IS FOUND TO BE INFESTED AT THE DISCHARGE PORT
AND PROVIDED CLEAN BILLS OF LADING/NNCRS WERE ISSUED, FUMIGATION TO BE AT
CARRIERS TIME, RISK AND EXPENSE.
OWNERS TO LIAISE WITH GW USA TO ASCERTAIN EXACT CARGO READINESS AND
PRESENT VESSEL ACCORDINGLY BUT NO LATER THAN CANCELLING DATE, PROVIDED
CARGO IS AVAILABLE AT PORT(S) OF SHIPMENT. SHOULD CARGO NOT BE AVAILABLE,
OWNERS ARE TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF CANCELLING.
FAILURE TO OFFER EXACTLY AS PER THE ABOVE TERMS WILL RENDER OFFER
NON-COMPLIANT AND AS SUCH WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
END BROKER REQUIREMENTS...
GEODIS USA AS AGTS FOR WFP
CC: USAID BULLETIN BOARD
WFP BROKER PANEL

Documents

 Tender Notice