Provision of Customs Clearance, Transportation and Related Services for USA inbound and outbound cargo shipped by air and surface (road and sea) in support of UNHQ, New York

The United Nations (UN) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Provision of customs clearance, transportation and related services for USA inbound and outbound cargo shipped by air and surface (road and sea), in support of UNHQ New York and other UN Entities based in the United States.

1. The main responsibilities under the contract shall include but are not limited to:

(a) Perform customs clearance (import and export) services of goods used in the official capacity of the United Nations on the territory of the United States.
(b) Coordinate with the Consignee, its Agent(s) or Representative(s), and pertinent customs clearance and local authorities, for purposes of effecting delivery of consignments and expediting customs clerance formalities.
(c) Liaise with the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and/or other authorities at all US points of entry and exit in order to facilitate customs clearance of the shipped cargo.
(d) Maintain efficient communication with the Consignee and the appointed Freight Forwarder in order to obtain all information needed to successfully submit Importer Security Filing (ISF) required for all USA inbound sea shipments.
(e) Prepay and invoice the amount to UNHQ for all costs incurred while securing smooth and timely customs clearance and delivery.
(f) Appoint a “Contract Manager” who shall be responsible for the performance of work and provision of service under the contract.
(g) Consolidate, pack, palletize, shrink-wrap, mark, label and expedite the cargo for shipments, if required.
(h) Perform Transportation and related services from point of entry to UNHQ or other US based UN Office, and vice versa, as instructed by the UN.