Remington Arms Site Redevelopment

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The City of Bridgeport, through its Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED), is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the&nbsp;acquisition and redevelopment of 812 and 889 Barnum Avenue, the site of the former Remington Arms Munitions Factory.The requirements of this bid are outlined in greater detail under Bid Information Section.The selected awardee must meet all municipal, State and Federal practices and requirements.First constructed in 1867, the Remington Arms Complex was an iconic landmark of industrial Bridgeport. Lining Barnum Avenue like a canyon of brick, its factories armed the United States military (and forces abroad) for more than a century until they were sold in 1986. After years languishing, the buildings were eventually acquired by the City of Bridgeport and demolished. Now, the two parcels that made up the factory complex, as well as the restored Shot Tower, are ready to be redeveloped.To facilitate a range of different proposals for this area, the City is including up to three different development sites within this RFP. Respondents will have the option to present their proposal(s) to acquire and develop any single site or any combination of sites. If proposing to acquire and develop more than one site, the respondent must explain the phasing of the project.The sites are listed as follows:Site 1 &ndash; 812 Barnum AvenueSite 2 &ndash; 889 Barnum Avenue<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in; line-height: 12.8pt; font-s