RFQ Name: P23-RAIL-03: Interconnect Track Feasibility Study
Submissions Due: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00 am Central Time
All submitals are to be submitted electronically in PDF format to cvoelker@americascentralport.com.
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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