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ITB No.3400004506
STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT
FOR THE
INLAND TRANSPORTATION & CUSTOM CLEARANCE FOR OFFICE
FURNITURE FROM NAIROBI, KENYA TO UNMICT LAKILAKI /ARUSHA
INTRODUCTION
2. The Contractor shall ensure that the number of parcels, dimensions of parcels,
and the description of items, the packing and the gross weight and markings of
consignments as indicated in Annex A collected on behalf of UNMICT are in
accordance with the information contained in the purchase order submitted to Victoria
Furniture Ltd and inform UNMICT on any discrepancy/loss/damage observed.
3. The Contractor shall give such timely notice of any loss, damage or delay in
respect of the furniture as may be required under the applicable transport document
such as delivery orders, etc...
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5. The contractor shall conduct a site visit well in advance to Victoria Furniture
Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya to plan the number of personnel and equipment required to
loading moving, and offloading the furniture in UNMICT Location in Arusha. A
detailed plan should be submitted to UNMICT as part of the technical requirement.
8. The Contractor will not perform any work (s) or provide service (s) without
receiving specific instructions in writing from UNMICT.
9. Upon awarding the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required
permits, licenses, authorizations, etc., for this activity;
10. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that quoted rates include
containerising, de-stuffing and removal of containers or any other equipment once the
cargo have been offloaded at UNMICT facilities in Kisongo, Laki Laki area Arusha
where applicable.
11. The Contractor shall provide reliable and suitable vehicles to transport the
items from Nairobi, Kenya to Laki Laki , Tanzania .
12. The Contractor shall be liable for any demurrage charged as a result of the
Contractor's delay or failure to collect and deliver the cargo.
13. The Contractor agrees to prepay ail costs necessary to facilitate the timely
clearance of UN-MICT's cargo.
14. The Contractor must monitor the cargo until the cargo is cleared and taken into
possession by UN-MICT.
15. The Contractor shall check all consignments received and verify completeness
and conformity of office furniture with regards to number of packing units, packing,
marking, value and documentation by issue of a Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt
(FCR). Any discrepancies shall be notified to UN-MICT.
16. Vendor should be ready to commence the transportation immediately following
the issuance of the PO
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b. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel, expertise, equipment and
other means necessary to perform inland transportation and border custom
clearing services in accordance with the best commercial practice.
(18) Mobilization Time: The Contractor upon receipt of the Purchase Order and the
necessary documentation provided by UN-MICT, shall perform these services within
24 hours.
FINANCIAL
(19) Positioning Cost: The positioning cost or return of the empty truck or
equipment to/from each destination should be clearly indicated in the bi response. Cost
for the “empty leg” is expected to be a fraction or percentage of the basic tariff of a
trip with a full load.
(20) Insurance
a. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage and/or loss of cargo while
in transit prior to delivery, or while in storage under the custody of the
Contractor. The liability shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility.
b. The Contractor shall provide details of its insurance policy. He must ensure
that the total value of goods is insured. The value of the furniture is
$200,000.00 United States Dollars
ii. Bidders are to include in their offer a full description of their road fleet
and heavy lifts capabilities available for the execution of the service
required.
d. Affiliates/Agents.
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i. In the event the Contractor appoints an agent/broker in performing the
custom clearance at Namanga Border, the name and contact of such
agent shall be provided to UNMICT prior to contract inception.
ii. In the event that the Contractor provides the services through its
appointed customs agents/broker the Contractor shall remain
responsible for the actions of its agents and affiliates performing work
under the contract.
(22) Security Requirements: Vehicles and Staff employed by the Contractor cannot
have access to UNMICT sites without security passes. The passes will be issued by
UNMICT for staff and vehicles under regular work mandate and subject to applicable
rules and regulations. UNMICT identification cards issued to the Contractor’s staff are
non-transferable and must be immediately returned when the personnel leave
employment of the Contractor.
(23) Local Traffic Rules and Regulations: The Contractor shall be responsible for
respecting all traffic rules and regulation and speed limits in accordance with the local
law of Tanzania and Kenya. In addition, the contractor shall have a valid driving
license for Tanzania and Kenya, COMESA vehicle insurance coverage policy for
cross border activities, and valid vehicle road license. Any traffic violations, accidents
and fines are the sole responsibility of the contractor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
To be considered for technical evaluation the Bidder must meet the following
pass/fails criteria and show proofs:
(1) The Bidder must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in inland
transportation services. (§ 16.a). Bidders must provide a proof.
(2) The Bidder must be able to mobilize a minimum numbers and type of transport
and heavy lift assets on behalf of UN-MICT within 24 hours ( § 17). Bidders must
indicate in their offer if they are able to meet this requirement.
(3) The positioning cost or return of the empty truck or equipment to/from each
destination should be clearly indicated in the proposal response. Cost for the “empty
leg” is expected to be a fraction or percentage of the basic tariff of a trip with a full
load ( § 18).
(4) The Bidder must provide details of its insurance policy. (§ 19.b).
(5) Bidders are to include in their offer a full description of their road fleet and
heavy lifts capabilities available for the execution of the service required(§ 20.a.ii).
Bidders must provide a list of truck and equipment.
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(6) Bidders must provide the type of Communication/Monitoring between Dispatch
Base and Driver/s. (§ 20.e.)
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ANNEX C1- LIST OF OFFICE FURNITURES
ITB No.3400004506
Subject: Inland Transportation & Custom Clearance for Office Furniture from Nairobi , Kenya to UNMICT LakiLaki /Arusha