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P20-HRBR-01K2 (Rail Track Expansion)

Bid Name: P22-HRBR-02 (PIDP Granite City Harbor Extension)

  • Grant Information: MARAD FY 2021 Port Infrastructure Development Program

  • Grant No: 693JF72245022


Bids Due: Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM (local time) at America's Central Port, located at 1635 West 1st Street, Granite City, IL 62040.


Bid Packet Documents:


Addendum:


Project Scope:

This project consists of the demolition of a timber rail trestle, the construction of a new sheet pile dock wall with backfill, grading and drainage work, and minor rail track alignment work. A Project Labor Agreement will be required with the Southwestern Illinois Building Trades Council and the prime contractor, as well as conformance thereto for all subcontractors. A site visit is HIGHLY encouraged prior to submitting a bid proposal.



Important Dates:

  • Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am (local time)

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


  • Deadline for Questions: Friday, June 26, 2026, @ 3:00 pm (local time)


  • Bid Opening: Thursday, July 2, 2026, @ 10:00 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:


P20-HRBR-01K2 (Rail Track Expansion)

Bid Name: P24-LAND-04B (Building 100 Plaza Enhancements)


Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM (local time) at America's Central Port, located at 1635 West 1st Street, Granite City, IL 62040.


Bid Packet Documents:


Addendums:



Project Scope:

This Project consists of the installation of a concrete plaza, landscaping blocks, tree and shrub plantings, and electrical work within the Parking Lot of the Port’s office building.


Important Dates:

  • Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am (local time)

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


  • Deadline for Questions: Friday, May 29, 2026, @ 3:00 pm (local time)


  • Bid Opening: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, @ 10:00 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:


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:

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