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BID Announcement: Railroad Grade Crossing Improvements | P25-RAIL-00D

  • Nov 13, 2025
  • 1 min read

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

Bid Name: P25-RAIL-00D (Railroad Grade Crossing Improvements)


  • Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM (local time)

    at America's Central Port, located at 1635 West 1st Street, Granite City, IL 62040.


  • Questions Due: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 3:00 PM (local time)

    • Due in writing by email to the assigned project manager (contact info below)


  • Bids Due: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 11:00 AM (local time)


Project Scope:

Project scope includes rehabilitation of railroad grade crossings at C & 4th Street, C & 3rd Street, and A&K-02. Work will consist of extensive tie replacement at all crossings. At C & 4th Street and C & 3rd Street, additional improvements will include subgrade modifications, replacement of grade and ballast rock, and full track replacement to restore track structure and crossing surface conditions.


Bid Packet Documents:


Appendix A: Standard Condition of Contract


For more information, contact:

Phil Sholl, Sr. Project Manager


The Port Report | Q3 & Q4 2025

  • Nov 1, 2025
  • 3 min read

Updated: Mar 24

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


📌 2050 Master Plan Receives Board Approval


As America’s Central Port looks ahead to the next 20 years, it recognizes the need for a cohesive development strategy aligned with its mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The Port’s last master plan, completed in 2011, has been largely fulfilled or surpassed by evolving priorities, prompting staff to develop the 2050 Master Plan outlined below. This plan incorporates strategic input, stakeholder feedback, and industry trends to guide capital investments, support funding efforts, and advance the Port’s role in transportation, business growth, and regional job creation. It includes 60 projects, totaling an estimated $355.6 million in planned investment.


Click the image below to visit the website and download the plan.




📌 Winter Ready: New Port Tenant, Swinter Group, Available For Snow Removal Services



The Port's latest tenant is Swinter Group, a snow and ice removal company serving the Greater St. Louis region, which has repurposed a former military ammunition bunker into a shop and break room for workers. Their improvements to the site have included:

  • Excavated, graded, and paved a little more than an acre

  • Installed a large covered structure to store bulk rock salt

  • Installed tanks and equipment to make and store treated bulk rock salt

  • Currently storing ~ 6,000 tons of rock salt & ~ 40,000 bags of ice melt

If you are interested in their snow and ice removal services, you can learn more at their website here: www.swintergroup.com


📌 Port Terminal Operator, Ingram Barge Company, Investing Millions To Improve Port Terminals


Projects at America's Central Port Include:

  • Rail-Served River Terminal Enhancements

  • Safety and Efficiency Upgrades

  • A New Material Handling System

  • Barge Loading Structures

  • Storage Dome Improvements

  • River-Terminal Fall Protection

  • Rail Track Construction

  • Harbor Dock Resurfacing


📌 Granite City Harbor Railroad Project Completed


Approximately $2.6M in rail upgrades at the Granite City Harbor, funded by IDOT, to boost efficiency and capacity, have been completed. This project rehabilitates two key tracks served by Norfolk Southern Railroad, each 1,800 feet long, and upgrades them to handle 286,000-lb railcars. Improvements included new ties, rail, on-track materials, and turnouts to support better internal switching and increased rail transportation and barge loading efficiencies.



📌 Bissell Street Truck Entrance To Receive Extra Lane


This IDOT-funded project is currently in the pre-planning stage. Updates can be found here.




📌 Special Recognition: Rapid Response by Port Maintenance Team Helped Stabilize Property After May 2025 Tornado


In May of 2025, the Port and surrounding properties were impacted by a tornado that caused widespread damage across the St. Louis and Metro East region. Immediately after the storm passed, Port staff ensured all tenants and team members were safe and accounted for. Within minutes, the maintenance crew mobilized, chainsaws, tractors, and backhoes in hand, to clear debris from roads, roofs, and entryways.


Despite it being a Friday night and many having suffered damage at home, every team member stayed to help. Their rapid response prevented further damage and protected lives, as many limbs, trees, and downed power lines posed serious risks to tenants and residents alike. Cleanup continued for weeks, with ongoing safety checks and risk assessments, during which all major threats were swiftly addressed.


If you're interested in joining a great team, we're adding some new spots soon! Check our website here for job postings.

RFP Announcement: Commercial Real Estate Broker Services

  • Oct 29, 2025
  • 1 min read

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

Project Name: P25-BLDG-09: Commercial Corner Development


Summary:

The Port is in possession of a 2.4-acre retail development site at the southwest corner of Illinois Route 3 and West 20th Street (Madison County Parcel ID 22-1-19- 14-00-000-004). The Site is uniquely situated due to its Route 3 frontage and adjacency to Madison County Transit’s Park and Ride Lot and the Confluence Trail of the MCT Bike Trail System. The average daily traffic on this portion of Route 3 ranges from 10,500 to 11,800 vehicles per day. To accomplish this goal, the Port is seeking a qualified real estate broker to secure a long-term land lease tenant for the site.


RFP Document Download:


Important Dates:

  • Questions Due: Tuesday, December 2, 2025


  • Proposals Due: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM local time


Questions and proposals shall be submitted to:

Christie Voelker, Director of Planning

America’s Central Port District

1635 W First Street, Granite City, IL 62040



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

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