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RFP Announcement: Electrical Upgrades for Building 203 | P26-BLDG-03

  • Apr 10
  • 1 min read

Updated: 6 days ago


Bid Announcement - P24-PLAN-02A (RFP No. 01 - Transformers)

Project Name: P26-BLDG-03 (Building 203 Electrical Upgrades)


Summary:

America’s Central Port is seeking proposals for electrical service upgrades, including lighting, fans, and outlets, to Building 203, an industrial warehouse at the Port. The attached plan specifies the electrical requirements, including recommended outlet locations.



RFP Document Download:


Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting:

Monday, April 20, 2026 @ 11 am (local time)


Deadline for Questions:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 4 pm (local time)

Due in writing (via email) to Phil Sholl at: psholl@americascentralport.com


Proposals Due:

Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 11 am (local time)

Send via email in PDF format to engineering@americascentralport.com



For More Information & Questions:

Phil Sholl, Sr. Project Manager




To be notified about future bid opportunities, register on our Planroom page here:

BID Announcement: Restroom Addition for Warehouse 3B | P26-BLDG-01

  • Apr 3
  • 1 min read

P20-HRBR-01K2 (Rail Track Expansion)

Bid Name: P26-BLDG-01 (Warehouse 3B Restroom Addition)


Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM (local time) at America's Central Port, located at 1635 West 1st Street, Granite City, IL 62040.


Bid Packet Documents:


Project Scope:

Demolish the existing wood partitioned hallway, rebuild it with salvaged wood, and then construct a new restroom and lobby area.

  • Included Conditions: Project Labor Agreement

  • Prevailing Wage Rates: Madison County, IL

  • Project Location: 1201 West 1st Street, Granite City, IL 62040


Important Dates:

  • Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 11:00 am (local time)

    • America's Central Port, Board Room, 1635 West First Street, Granite City, IL 62040


  • Deadline for Questions: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, @ 11:00 am (local time)


  • Bid Opening: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, @ 11:00 am (local time)

    • America's Central Port, Board Room, 1635 West First Street, Granite City, IL 62040


For more information, contact:

Phil Sholl, Sr. Project Manager

(618) 452-8431


To be notified about future bid opportunities, register on our Planroom page here:

The Port Report | Q1 2026

  • Mar 24
  • 2 min read

Here’s what’s new at America’s Central Port.


📌 More Roadway Improvements Coming Soon


Kicking off earlier this March and estimated to be completed by early July, this construction project, funded by an Illinois Department of Transportation grant, will rehabilitate the roadway along C and 7th streets. You can view project updates and detour information here.



📌 Warehouse Office Renovation Completed


4,488 square feet of new office space and ADA-compliant restrooms were added to Warehouse 5A, a 43,200-square-foot warehouse unit located at the Port. This unit, along with two others, totaling 129,600 square feet of contiguous space, is available for lease. For more details, contact us here.




📌 New Broker Commission Agreement In Place for Commercial and Industrial Leases


We're pleased to announce that the Port's Board of Directors adopted a new broker commission policy on November 10th, guaranteeing a minimum 4% commission for the initial term of a lease and 2% renewal commissions for all subsequent renewals. You can view our availability here.


Current Availability Includes:


  • Three contiguous 43,200 SF warehouse spaces (129,600 SF) | $4.45/SF (NNN)


  • Two 43,200 SF warehouse spaces (non-contiguous) | $3.99/SF (NNN)


  • Three flex spaces w/ overhead doors ranging from 5,000 - 17,500 SF | $4-6/SF (NNN)


  • Two 22,600 SF Rail-served Industrial Hangars | $5.00/SF (NNN)


  • Office space ranging between 300-1,500 SF | $14-18/SF (NNN)


📌 YMCA Daycare Parking Lot & Roadway Improvements Coming Soon


This construction project will repave the parking lot at the YMCA Daycare (1730 W. Seventh Street) and a portion of West 7th Street adjacent to the Daycare. You can find the detour notices and other project updates here.



📌 Resilient Infrastructure Strategy Complete


We are pleased to announce the completion of the Port's Resilient Infrastructure Strategy, a comprehensive plan to strengthen our facilities, reduce emissions, and prepare for severe weather events. The Strategy includes our first-ever greenhouse gas emissions Inventory, an energy assessment, an infrastructure risk evaluation, and a stormwater management study. Together, these efforts have produced a prioritized roadmap of capital investments to keep the Port competitive, resilient, and ready for the future. You can download the report here.


📌 Food Truck Thursdays Are Back!!



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