Request for Proposal
The Jo-Carroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority (JCDLRA) is soliciting Proposals from natural gas infrastructure, virtual pipeline, and other qualified companies to design, permit, construct, commission, operate, and maintain a local natural gas distribution system, fuel injection site, metering stations, and associated facilities necessary for supplying the Savanna Industrial Park.
The mid- to long-term vision for the Savanna Industrial Park is to serve as a key energy infrastructure distribution point in the upper Mississippi River area. Upper Mississippi River International Port District (UMRIPD) has completed a Port Master Plan study to realize this vision which would enable the Industrial Park to serve as a hub for energy activity.
This is envisioned to include a renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, purpose-grown energy crop distribution/logistics, micro-hydroelectric power, green hydrogen, and/or other next generation fuel and energy sources.
The development of this gas distribution system is a critical step towards realizing this future for the site and region.
Please follow the first link below to download the full RFP.
An example deed showing Land Use Controls can be found at the second link.
JCDLRA Pipeline/Non-Pipeline Alternative RFP
JCDLRA Example Deed Land Use Controls
JCDLRA Pre-Proposal Conference 9-16-2025
Key RFP Dates and Details:
RFP Release Date: September 3rd, 2025
Pre-Proposal Conference: September 16th, 2025, 11:00 a.m. CST (A weblink will be posted)
Proposal Intent Deadline: September 26th, 2025
Deadline for Questions: September 30th, 2025
All inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to RFP@savannaindustrialpark.org.
The JCDLRA will respond to all questions no later than October 7th, 2025
Proposal Submission Deadline: October 31st, 2025
Anticipated Award Notification: November-December 2025