Remington arms site redevelopment

The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, through its Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED), is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Remington Arms Munitions Factory site, located at 812 and 889 Barnum Avenue, as well as the historic Shot Tower. This Request for Proposal (RFP) PEX015269 offers developers the opportunity to submit proposals for acquiring and developing any single site or combination of sites, with a requirement to explain project phasing if multiple sites are proposed. The City seeks dynamic, clean, large-scale 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 key criteria: developer's experience (5 points), financial strength (5 points), development concept (5 points), and soundness of approach to executing the project (5 points). The RFP was released on September 16, 2025, with a response submission deadline of October 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and a non-mandatory site tour scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 am.

The City is open to various transaction structures, including outright sale or long-term ground lease, with consideration based on fair market value. The sites, totaling approximately 17.3 acres, are located in an area with significant 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 developers must align with the City's zoning regulations and Plan of Conservation and Development. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned, developers must meet municipal, state, and federal practices and requirements. The property assessment records indicate current ownership by the City of Bridgeport and Remgrit Realty Inc., with the parcels having been previously industrial sites that have been cleared and prepared for redevelopment. Although an exact award value is not specified, the RFP suggests a substantial investment opportunity, with the 812 Barnum Avenue property alone having a total appraised value of $1,978,200 and the 889 Barnum Avenue site valued at $1,681,640.