The Town of Glastonbury (the “Town”) intends to contract for the services of an experienced Respondent to assist the Town with developing a Forest Inventory and Assessment (“Inventory”) on designated Town-owned open space parcels. The Inventory will be Phase 1 of a Comprehensive Forest Action Plan, to be developed over the next 2-3 years. Inventory and assessment methods will include: • Review of existing documentation and mapping • Establish a field survey schedule with staffing assignments and responsibilities • Develop a site access and safety plan • Perform site visits to verify and gather information through walking existing trails, parcel boundaries, and performing transects/grid surveys • Perform “bio-blitz” or plan cruise This RFQ is designed to identify Respondents who possess the qualifications necessary to create an effective Inventory of approximately 3,063 acres of forested land. The Town seeks a qualified Respondent with demonstrated experience in developing such an Inventory will support a long-range management plan for the Town’s forests.
