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The file is an image (Photo_-_812_Barnum_Ave.JPG) associated with a Request for Proposal (RFP PEX015269) issued by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) for the redevelopment of the former Remington Arms Munitions Factory site. The RFP seeks qualified developers to acquire and redevelop three potential sites: 812 Barnum Avenue, 889 Barnum Avenue, and the historic Shot Tower, totaling approximately 17.3 acres. The solicitation was released on September 16, 2025, with proposal submissions due on October 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and includes a non-mandatory site tour scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 am. Developers can propose acquisition and development of a single site or multiple sites, with a requirement to detail project phasing if multiple sites are involved.

The City seeks dynamic commercial, recreational, or clean industrial development proposals that will create high-quality jobs and support business growth, with a multi-million-dollar investment potential. Proposals will be evaluated using a 20-point matrix across four criteria: developer experience, financial strength, development concept, and project execution approach. The sites are currently owned by the City of Bridgeport and Remgrit Realty Inc., with property values for 812 Barnum Avenue at $1,978,200 and 889 Barnum Avenue at $1,681,640. Environmental remediation will be coordinated with Sporting Goods Properties Inc., the former property owner, and developers must comply with municipal, state, and federal requirements while aligning with the City's zoning regulations and Plan of Conservation and Development.