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Request For Information: Seeking Container Tilter Operators

  • Jan 21
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 9


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

RFI submissions are due by 3:00 PM, Friday, March 21, 2025.


Request For Information Background:

The Port seeks to identify experienced and qualified firms to manage and operate a container tilter at its industrial park in Madison, Illinois. The ideal candidate would fully utilize the container tilter and the surrounding property. Additional information on the container tilter, site, and nearby facilities is provided in the attached brochure.


The following information is requested:

  1. Company Profile: Overview of the company, including years of service, relevant experience, key personnel, and resources available to support operations.

  2. Service Offering: Description of the services provided and/or operations managed in settings of similar size and scope, including metrics such as operational performance, throughput, and staffing.

  3. Safety Record: Documentation of safety practices and incident history related to

    container handling operations.


Related Downloads:



Important Dates:

  • March 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm Central Time | Submissions Due


Submissions should be delivered to Shawn A. Ward by e-mail, mail, or in person to the address below.


Shawn A. Ward, Commercial Property Manager

1635 West First Street, Granite City, IL 62040



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Bid Announcement: P23-LAND-06K (Pump 1 & 3 Replacement)

  • Jan 16
  • 1 min read

Updated: Feb 11


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

Bid Name: P23-LAND-06K (Pump 1 & 3 Replacement)

Mandatory Site Visit Required


Project Scope:

The proposed work consists of replacing two (2) pumps, motor drive connections to pump, piping, valves, and all other necessary collateral work to complete the project shown on the attached plans and as specified.


RFP & Related Downloads:


Important Dates:

  • January 28, 2025, at 11:00 am Central Time | Pre-Bid Meeting

  • February 4, 2025, at 11:00 am Central Time | Bid Opening Meeting


A pre-bid meeting will be held at the America’s Central Port offices at 1635 West First Street, Granite City, Illinois on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST, followed by a site visit to view the on-site pump station conditions. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, however a site visit is required of all bidders.


To arrange an individual site visit, call 618-781-2938.


For more information, contact:

Phil Sholl | Sr. Project Manager, America's Central Port



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RFQ Announcement: Interconnect Rail Track Feasibility Study for America's Central Port

  • Nov 12, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 31, 2024


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

RFQ Name: P23-RAIL-03: Interconnect Track Feasibility Study

Submissions Due: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00 am Central Time

Project Overview:

The Port is evaluating the construction of an interconnect railroad track, linking the Madison Harbor and Granite City Harbor facilities by rail. Today, the Madison Harbor facilities are served by Port Harbor Railroad with access to TRRA and all of the Class-I railroads, whereas the Granite City Habor has direct access to Norfolk Southern.


The planning grant scope includes conducting public engagement, reviewing existing work, preparing a feasibility study, completing preliminary design, and completing a benefits cost analysis. Of particular interest to the Port in this planning study will be:

  • Mitigation of impacts to residential tenants on the Port property and residents of the local communities

  • How the new rail alignment would affect freight patterns in the surrounding communities

  • How the rail alignment would impact Port operations

  • Impacts to the levee system

  • Geotechnical implications of proposed alignments and impacts on material longevity

  • Potential for innovative financing methods of the proposed alignment


Project Scope of Services:

The selected consultant team will complete the following scope of work:

  • Conduct inclusive public engagement throughout the planning study

  • Review previous work conducted regarding a proposed rail connection between both harbor areas

  • Evaluate project impacts to Port operations and to the regional freight network

  • Develop a minimum of two connection alternatives

  • Conduct preliminary investigative design:

    • Conduct environmental assessment work for each alternative

    • Provide a geotechnical exploration of the project area to aid in the impacts of the proposed levee crossing alternatives (i.e., gate through levee)

  • Provide a refined 30% design for each proposed alternative

  • Provide a 30% design for the proposed levee crossing

  • Provide a detailed Benefit-Cost Analysis of each alternative


Areas of Expertise:

  • Developing and carrying out an inclusive public engagement strategy

  • Extensive Railroad Design Experience, particularly within Port and/or Industrial Development

  • Extensive Geotechnical Engineering Experience, particularly with experience with USACE Levee penetrations.

  • Developing a feasibility analysis of routing rail alignments across levee-protected areas

  • Benefit-Cost Analysis capabilities

  • Managing complex projects with attention to budget, scope, and timeline


RFQ Documents:




Important Dates:

  • Questions should be submitted by Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:00 am Central Time.

  • Submissions are due Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10:00 am Central Time.


For questions and submissions, contact:

Christie Voelker | Planner, America's Central Port


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