Engineering (City of New Haven, CT)
AI Summary
Repair and reconstruction of a non-motorized boat launch at Clifton Street on the Quinnipiac River, including a 39-foot timber pier on timber piles, concrete abutment, ADA-compliant aluminum gangway and floating launch platform, and landside platform repairs with pre-cast concrete block retaining wall. The project restores public river access and adds climate resilience features to address damage from rising sea levels and storm surge.
Type: renovation · Confidence: 78%
Reference: 2026-ITB-352 Department: Engineering Agency: City of New Haven, CT Portal: City of New Haven on OpenGov Procurement Closes: 2026-06-10T19:00:00.000Z Released: 2026-05-17T04:00:00.000Z Detail:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newhavenct/projects/248626The Clifton Street Boat Launch project involves repair and construction of a non-motorized boat launch at the end of Clifton Street where it meets the Quinnipiac River.
The project includes construction of a 39-foot timber pier on timber piles, a concrete abutment, procurement and installation of an ADA-compliant aluminum gangway and floating boat launch, and repair of the landside platform including a low profile, pre-cast concrete block retaining wall and flatwork.
The project will restore an important public amenity at a rare public access point within the Quinnipiac River. The project was first installed in the late 1990s and has been damaged over time due to rising sea levels and storm surges. This project will build off of the initial concept and add resiliency and ADA amenities to the area.