Consolidated Receiving Point - Seattle

The U.S. Department of State is conducting market research to determine the capability of U.S. small businesses in providing consolidated receiving point services in the area of the Port of Seattle, WA, and Port of Tacoma, WA. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing warehouse services, receiving items from U.S. sources, consolidating them, and preparing them for shipping to U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. The contractor must have experience with cross-dock warehouse services, be able to provide unloading and receiving services, and have knowledge of federal and local labor laws. They must also be able to provide a minimum of 20,000 square feet of dedicated warehouse floor space, have a computer-based warehouse management system, and be able to assume liability for loss and damage of freight up to $5,000,000. Some key requirements for the contractor include: • Cross-dock warehouse services and operations experience • Ability to provide unloading and receiving services with 24 hours' notice • Knowledge of federal and local labor laws • Ability to provide warehouse services for handling freight up to 40,000 cubic feet • Ability to load and stow standard sea containers • Ability to deliver small packages in the Seattle metropolitan area • Ability to employ a computer-based warehouse management system • Ability to assume liability for loss and damage of freight up to $5,000,000 • Ability to provide all packing and crating services on site • Knowledge of regulations regarding the storage, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials