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The file is a photo (Photo_-_889_Barnum_Ave.JPG) related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) PEX015269 issued by the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, through its Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED). The RFP seeks qualified developers to acquire and redevelop the former Remington Arms Munitions Factory site, comprising three potential development sites: 812 Barnum Avenue, 889 Barnum Avenue, and the historic Shot Tower. The solicitation was released on September 16, 2025, with proposals 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 to acquire and develop any single site or combination of sites, with a requirement to detail project phasing if multiple sites are proposed.

The City seeks dynamic commercial, recreational, or clean industrial development proposals that will create high-quality jobs and support business growth, with an estimated total site value exceeding $3.6 million. Proposals will be evaluated using a 20-point matrix across four criteria: developer experience, financial strength, development concept, and project execution approach. The sites, totaling approximately 17.3 acres, are located in an area with nearby developments 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 developers must comply with municipal, state, and federal requirements while adhering to Bridgeport's zoning regulations and Plan of Conservation and Development.