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Nov 122 min read

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

Updated: Nov 13


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 Download:




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

 

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

Oct 251 min read

aRT3 Planning Study Open House: November 7th, 2024 | 3:30 - 6:00 PM

Updated: Oct 30

Join us at America’s Central Port on Thursday, November 7th, for an open house focused on enhancing IL Route 3, a critical transportation corridor for the Southwest Illinois region.


This event, which runs from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., invites local business owners, property owners, and community members to learn more about the Route 3 planning study, which covers an 8.5-mile stretch from the McKinley Bridge to Interstate 270.


The study explores improving transportation safety, enhancing Route 3’s image, and fostering economic growth through infrastructure and placemaking improvements. Stop by anytime to discover how you can help shape a safer, cleaner, more presentable IL Route 3.


For recent insights about the project background and existing conditions, you can read over the following document.




If you have any questions, contact the Port's Planner, Christie Voelker, at cvoelker@americascentralport.com.



Oct 91 min read

RFQ Announcement: Climate Action Plan & Emissions Inventory For America's Central Port

Updated: Oct 31


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

RFQ Name: P24-PLAN-04: Climate Action Plan and Emissions Inventory

Submissions Due: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00 am Central Time

Project Scope:

As the Port continues to invest in its facilities to attract and retain tenants that bring private investment and employment opportunities to the region, it sees the increasing urgency of addressing environmental sustainability and climate resiliency.


Funded by the State Planning and Research Program of the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Plan will help the Port identify opportunities to reduce emissions, conserve energy, and be resilient to extreme weather events. It will also provide the data and support needed to seek funding for these opportunities.


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

  • Conduct inclusive community engagement

  • Create a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory

  • Set goals regarding emissions reductions, energy efficiency, and climate resilience

  • Identify priority projects to achieve the above goals

  • Establish the fiscal impact of priority projects

  • Identify potential funding sources for priority projects.


RFP & Related Downloads:




Important Dates:

  • Questions should be submitted via email by Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

  • Submissions are due on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 10:00 am Central Time.


For more information, contact:

Christie Voelker | Planner, America's Central Port

 

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

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