GIS_Parcel_Map_889_Barnum_Ave.jpg

The file is a Request for Proposal (RFP) PEX015269 issued by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, through its 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 covers three distinct sites: 812 Barnum Avenue, 889 Barnum Avenue, and the historic Shot Tower, totaling approximately 17.3 acres. Developers may 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 proposals due on October 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and 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.

The City is open to various transaction structures, including outright sale or long-term ground lease, with consideration based on fair market value. The property assessment records indicate current ownership by the City of Bridgeport and Remgrit Realty Inc., with the parcels previously being industrial sites that have been cleared and prepared for redevelopment. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, developers must meet municipal, state, and federal practices and requirements. The proposal evaluation will use 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 sites are located in an area with nearby development, including Crescent Crossings affordable housing and a new high school. Environmental remediation will be coordinated with Sporting Goods Properties Inc., the former property owner, and proposals must align with the City's zoning regulations and Plan of Conservation and Development.