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BID Announcement: Pump & Lift Station Construction | P26-BLDG-00A

Jul 27
1 min read

Updated: Jul 28


P20-HRBR-01K2 (Rail Track Expansion)

Bid Name: P26-BLDG-00A (Access Blvd. Lift Station)


Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, August 11, 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:

This work shall consist of removal and replacement of two (2) pumps, piping, and

control panel in the existing 4.0-diameter Grinder Pump Station and all necessary

collateral work to complete the work shown on the plans and as specified.


Important Dates:

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

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


  • Deadline for Questions: Thursday, August 27, 2026, @ 3:00 pm (local time)


  • Bid Opening: Thursday, September 3, 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:

RFQ Announcement: Harbor Master Plan | P26-PLAN-03

Jul 20
1 min read

Updated: Jul 22


P20-HRBR-01K2 (Rail Track Expansion)

Bid Name: P26-PLAN-03 (Harbor Master Plan)


Due: Monday, August 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM (local time) to Christie Voelker, Deputy Director, Planning and Development. | cvoelker@americascentralport.com


RFQ Documents:


Project Scope:

America’s Central Port has two multimodal harbors, the Granite City Harbor and the Madison Harbor. The Granite City Harbor, served by Norfolk Southern rail, includes liquid terminals, dry bulk terminals, and a general cargo dock, with much of the infrastructure originally constructed in the 1970s. These facilities are due for upgrades, and in some instances total reconstruction, to address modern freight demands. Additionally, surrounding development and dead-end track create space constraints and inefficiencies. The Madison Harbor, connected to the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis by the Port’s short line carrier, contains a dry bulk terminal and a general cargo dock, completed in 2016. While this harbor is comparatively newer, opportunities exist to enhance operations and improve connectivity. A map of the Port’s property is attached to this Request for Qualifications.


Rather than replace and upgrade facilities on a piecemeal, as-needed basis, the Port would like to undertake a master planning exercise to understand the potential of both harbors and develop a coordinated approach to improvements.


Important Dates:



For more information, contact:

Christie Voelker, AICP | Deputy Director, Planning and Development

(618) 452-8445


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

The Port Report | July 2026

Jul 6
3 min read



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

📌 Hollywood River Studios Chooses America's Central Port as Base Camp for Future Productions

America's Central Port recently celebrated the arrival of its newest tenant, Hollywood River Studios, with a welcome event marking an exciting new chapter for Building 203. What was once a former WW2-era locomotive maintenance repair facility has been transformed through strategic rehabilitation, including a new roof, updated doors and windows, modernized lighting, and refreshed office space, into a competitive, move-in-ready home for a world-class tenant. Hollywood River Studios, a nationally recognized film and television production company behind credits such as The Dark Knight Rises and the Emmy-winning series Justified, has chosen America's Central Port as a key support location for its newest venture. We're thrilled to welcome them to our community and can't wait to see what they create next! (Fox 2 Segment)

📌 New Grain Bin Supports Madison Harbor with Increased Flexibility for Mississippi River Facility

Earlier this year, the Port completed the final touches on the new grain bin constructed at the Madison Harbor facility. It adds an important capability by allowing trucks to be received when a barge is not available, supporting product staging for faster barge loading, and enabling simultaneous truck, rail, and barge activity. With the ability to receive material from two trucks simultaneously, the new infrastructure gives Madison Harbor more options for managing shifting schedules, reducing delays, and better serving customers as demand grows.

📌 New Broker Commission Agreement Attracts New Tenant and 5-Year Lease

In November of 2025, the Port's Board of Directors adopted a new broker commission policy guaranteeing a minimum 4% commission for the initial term of a lease and 2% renewal commissions for all subsequent renewals, or a 5% commission if both parties agree to waive future renewals. It was our pleasure to work with the Peter Lu Team and EXP Realty to bring in Core Loop Trading, an electronics distribution group, for a five-year lease of a 43,200 SF warehouse. You can view our availability here.

📌 YMCA Daycare Gets New Parking Lot & Roadway

The Port's on-site YMCA Daycare just got an upgrade with a brand new parking lot and street improvements, creating a much-needed refreshed look to the exterior of the building.

YMCA Daycare Parking Lot & Roadway Project

📌 Port Welcomes Capital Technologies with a New Three-Year Lease of Flex Space and Outdoor Storage

📌 Rail, River, Road, and Real Estate Construction Projects Underway at the Port

  • C & 7th Street road repaving & rail crossing upgrades

  • Pump station rehab & repairs

  • Industrial tenant electrical upgrades

  • Warehouse dock modifications

  • New office and restroom buildouts

  • Rivers Edge Apartments' electrical meter upgrades

  • Port office parking lot plaza development

  • Truck staging and calling lot development

  • Railroad grade crossing improvements

  • Granite City Harbor dock extension 

  • Granite City Harbor terminal improvements 

If you're a contractor, register for our contractor database here: americascentralport.com/procurement-opportunities

📌 Port Host's 4th Annual "Build Your Future" Workshop Designed to Introduce Teens to the Trades

The Port hosted its 4th annual Build Your Future workshop, bringing in area teens to gain hands-on experience in a variety of trades. This week-long experience included 5 days of hands-on training in carpentry, drywall, concrete, plumbing, and electrical.

 

If you know of any students entering 11th or 12th grade or recent high school graduates who might be interested in next year's program, have them reach out to Gigi, our Receptionist, at gigie@americascentralport.com or 618-877-8444, and we will add them to our outreach list for 2027.

📌 Free Job Fair | Connect with Local Talent with Rep. Amy Elik & Sen. Erica Harriss

Representative Amy Elik and Senator Erica Harriss are hosting their 2nd Annual Job Fair on:

 

📅 Friday, August 28th | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 SWIC – Granite City Campus, Commons Area

 

Last year's event drew 30 vendors and approximately 150 attendees, aged 18 to 60, with a strong interest in trade positions. This year's venue offers more space, with a goal of 50+ vendors and an even larger turnout expected.

 

Vendor participation is FREE.

 

To reserve your spot, register here:

👉 https://repelik.com/job-fair-vendor-registration/

Warehouses & Industrial Space Available At The Port

 

 Reach out today for information about leasing at America's Central Port.

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