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The file is a Request for Proposal (RFP) PEX015269 issued by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED), seeking qualified developers for the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Remington Arms Munitions Factory site. The RFP involves three potential development sites: 812 Barnum Avenue, 889 Barnum Avenue, and the historic Shot Tower, totaling approximately 17.3 acres. Developers can propose acquiring and developing any single site or combination of sites, with a requirement to explain project phasing if multiple sites are proposed. The RFP was released on September 16, 2025, with a response submission deadline of October 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and includes a non-mandatory site tour scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 am.

The City seeks dynamic commercial, recreational, or clean industrial development proposals that will create high-quality jobs, support business growth, and represent a multi-million-dollar investment while preserving the historic Shot Tower. Proposals will be evaluated using a points-based matrix across four criteria: developer's experience (5 points), financial strength (5 points), development concept (5 points), and soundness of approach (5 points). The City is open to various transaction structures, including outright sale or long-term ground lease, with consideration based on fair market value. Property assessment records indicate current ownership by the City of Bridgeport and Remgrit Realty Inc., with the parcels having been previously industrial sites now cleared and prepared for redevelopment. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, developers must comply with municipal, state, and federal practices and requirements. The 812 Barnum Avenue property has an appraised value of $1,978,200, and the 889 Barnum Avenue site is valued at $1,681,640.