Clifton Street Boat Launch

The Clifton Street Boat Launch project is focused on repairing and constructing a non-motorized boat launch located at the end of Clifton Street where it intersects with the Quinnipiac River. Key elements of the project include building a 39-foot timber pier supported by timber piles, constructing a concrete abutment, and installing an ADA-compliant aluminum gangway and floating boat launch. Additionally, the project entails repairing the landside platform, incorporating a low-profile, pre-cast concrete block retaining wall, and completing related flatwork. This effort seeks to restore a valuable public access point along the Quinnipiac River that was originally established in the late 1990s but has since deteriorated due to environmental factors such as rising sea levels and storm surges. The project is administered by the Connecticut Engineering agency in New Haven and is open for solicitation under the reference number 2026-ITB-352, with a submission deadline of June 10, 2026. It aims to enhance the initial launch concept by incorporating resilient infrastructure and ensuring accessibility for all users, improving this rare public amenity. The primary contacts for this solicitation include the Assistant City Engineer, Dawn Henning, and Procurement Specialist, Prajna Mishra, who can be reached for further information.