Specifications include, but are not limited to: Through this request for qualifications (RFQ), the Town of Glastonbury is seeking to identify Respondents who possess the experience and expertise necessary to develop an effective Open Space and Woodland Management Plan. It is the Town’s intention to work with the selected Respondent to develop the Plan for various Town-owned open spaces in the community. Specific open space parcels of interest will be determined in the subsequent phase of this project, but may include: the “former MDC parcel”, (a 542 acre parcel comprised primarily of forestlands); the J.B. Williams Park site, (a 119 acre parcel containing a number of community amenities such as a pavilion/event space, picnic areas, playgrounds, and hiking trails, as well as a vast woodland area); and Blackledge Falls, (an 80 acre parcel of woodlands). Please see Attachment D for more details on these properties. Respondents are encouraged to visit the Town GIS to view these properties as well. To do so, visit www.glastonburyct.gov/gis and click on the Layers tab at the bottom left to modify your view to include various layers. Helpful layers to review include, but are not limited to: Topography; Soil; Natural Resources, Zoning/Regulatory Layers; and Parks and Trails. SPECIFIC SERVICES This RFQ will serve as the first step of a multi-phased project to identify Respondents who possess the qualifications necessary to develop a comprehensive Open Space and Woodland Management Plan. The Plan should address the elements outlined below and listed in Attachment C, therefore Respondents should demonstrate experience and expertise in: • Conducting and completing field investigations to assess flora and fauna diversity, population, distribution and overall ecosystem health. The identification and management proposal for invasive species, arranged by priority of ease of removal and effect on the ecosystem. • Assessing trail system condition, location, maintenance, and potential expansion. Evaluating and creating a design plan to minimize conflicts and challenges regarding public access and use for passive recreation. • Creating a comprehensive long term (10 year minimum) property plan designed to protect, conserve, restore, and enhance natural resources (including flora and fauna) while maintaining public access and use of the property for the purpose of passive recreation.