The Illinois International Port District ("IIPD" or "District" or "Port of Chicago") is hereby issuing this request for proposals ("RFP") seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms and contractors interested in performing feasibility study and analysis concerning rail infrastructure at IIPD's Lake Calumet Port Terminal (130th Street & Butler Drive, just east of the Bishop Ford Expressway). IIPD is looking for the selected firm to prepare a comprehensive feasibility study as to the opportunities for expansion of existing infrastructure. The strengths and weaknesses of the existing port infrastructure shall be evaluated and the new infrastructure required to accommodate the market opportunities shall be identified All questions or requests for clarification shall be in writing and must be sent by email to iipd@iipd.com, and directed to the attention of Erik Varela, Executive Director. Emails must clearly indicate "Questions and Requests for Clarification" in the subject line and must refer to "Request for Proposals (RFP) for Feasibility Study for Expansion of Freight Rail Infrastructure." The tour will encompass general viewing of the Lake Calumet Terminal but will exclude tenant-operated locations and areas which may be then-subject to port operational activities. The Lake Calumet Terminal is a secure facility and parties will be escorted by IIPD personnel during the tour and inspection. Interested parties should anticipate 60-90 minutes in duration for the tour notwithstanding time it may take to individuals to clear security. The tour and inspection will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. (CST) from the security gate entrance to the Lake Calumet Terminal located at 130th Street and S Stony Island Avenue. The tour will be escorted by IIPD staff. As the IIPDs Lake Calumet Terminal is a secure facility, interested parties are encouraged to arrive 15-20 minutes in advance of the tour to accommodate processing through security and verification. Additionally, interested parties are encouraged to contact the IIPD via email at iipd@iipd.com on or before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, to indicate a partys interest in participating in the tour and to provide a list of names of participants who will be anticipated to be joining the tour. While advance notice of a party interest in participating in the tour is not a requirement for participation, such notice will assist IIPD in ensuring appropriate staffing and resources to effectively conduct tours. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.
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