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The file is an image (Photo_-Shot_Tower.JPG) related to a state and local contract opportunity from the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, seeking proposals for the redevelopment of the former Remington Arms Munitions Factory site. The City's Office of Planning and Economic Development is soliciting qualified developers to acquire and redevelop three specific sites: 812 Barnum Avenue, 889 Barnum Avenue, and the Remington Shot Tower. Proposers have the option to submit bids for individual sites or multiple sites, with a requirement to explain project phasing if multiple sites are proposed. The sites are located directly across from each other, with the Shot Tower situated at the northwestern corner of the 889 Barnum Avenue site.

The City seeks redevelopment proposals that align with local zoning regulations and the Plan of Conservation and Development, with a focus on creating dynamic commercial, recreational, or clean industrial developments. The primary objectives include generating high-quality jobs, driving economic development, and maximizing the site's historic and economic potential. The Remington Arms Complex, originally constructed in 1867, was a significant industrial landmark that manufactured military arms for over a century before being sold in 1986. The City has since acquired and demolished the original factory buildings, leaving the parcels and restored Shot Tower ready for redevelopment. Proposers are expected to demonstrate how their plans will contribute to the City's economic and developmental goals while respecting the site's historical significance.