PRESS RELEASE – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, in partnership with the City of Pawtucket, issued a request for proposals related to the reuse of McCoy Stadium & Pawtucket Downtown Redevelopment.
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RFP Issued for McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket Downtown Redevelopment
Filed under Design & Construction, Lease & Contracts, Stadium Issues
Bridgeport Throws Out Ballpark Use Bids, Will Start Over
Due to a technicality, the city of Bridgeport (CT) is tossing out three competing bids it received last week to operate the Ballpark at Harbor Yard and initiating a do-over. On Twitter, Jamie Toole, former general manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish (Independent Professional, Atlantic League), had a few choice words for the city. Read more here.
Instead of putting out bids 4 alternate tenants @CityofBptCT needs 2 fix the ballpark 4 the current tenant & actually support their team! https://t.co/0kliLoL0KW
— Jamie Toole (@JamieToole) April 4, 2017
Filed under Lease & Contracts, Stadium Issues
Bridgeport Mayor Issues Ballpark RFP
Bridgeport (CT) Mayor Joe Ganim is apparently playing hardball with the Bridgeport Bluefish (Independent Professional, Atlantic League) over the city’s baseball stadium. On Wednesday, the city called for proposals “for professional sports team operator or an outdoor entertainment venue” for the ballpark. Read more here.
Filed under Lease & Contracts, Stadium Issues
Slight Hope for Preserving Tiger Stadium Field
A new request for proposals will reportedly be issued soon that will call for development of the former site of Tiger Stadium at Michigan and Trumbull. The RFP will seek private developers to build mixed-use housing and commercial space at the historic site but keep a baseball field with smaller dimensions than the original playing field. Read more here and here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Stadium Issues