Specialized Packaging and Transport for FOB Destination Delivery

The contract requires the specialized packaging and transportation of six large HDPE tanks to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the seller bears all costs and risks until delivery is completed at the designated location. The contractor must implement rigorous damage prevention measures throughout handling, loading, transit, and unloading, ensuring the integrity of the tanks is maintained. Proper documentation, including shipping manifests, condition reports, and delivery receipts, is mandatory and must accompany the shipment at all times. Coordination with the receiving party is essential to schedule and confirm delivery, with attention to site access, unloading capabilities, and environmental conditions at the destination. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to truck transportation of freight, emphasizing the need for specialized logistics expertise. The opportunity was posted by the University of Southern Mississippi’s Mississippi office with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate capacity for secure, compliant transport of sensitive industrial equipment and provide detailed plans for packaging methods, vehicle selection, route planning, and contingency protocols. All activities must align with the FOB Destination obligation, placing full responsibility on the transporter for timely, undamaged delivery without reliance on the buyer for logistics support beyond receiving.