Specifications include, but are not limited to: This Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued by the Arkansas Leadership Academy (ALA) to select an individual or firm which will be expected to perform all duties associated with the comprehensive implementation and refinement process of Master Principal Certification. The ALA expects the process will take into consideration its purpose, mission, vision, beliefs, and culture. The vendor is asked to propose a comprehensive plan whereby they will: • Score applicant portfolios Secure qualified scorers; train performance scorers; establish inter-rater reliability among scorers; score portfolios; provide applicants with detailed feedback; produce, duplicate, and mail materials to all scorers and applicants; and provide consultant and scorer fees and honorariums. • Conduct site visits Secure qualified site visit team members; create three-member site visit teams with appropriate mixtures of expertise; train site visit team members; establish inter-rater reliability among site visit team members; conduct three-day site visits; provide applicants with detailed feedback; produce, duplicate, and mail materials to all site visit team members and applicants; and provide consultant and site visit team members fees, honorarium, and travel expenses. • Refine certification system Review state and national quality processes and resources to support refinement of certification system; revise certification system based upon feedback from cohort of scorers, site visit team members, principals, and Academy staff; conduct refinement session with Academy staff to determine changes to be made to the certification system; and create agenda, prepare materials, and conduct briefing for next cohort of potential applicants. • Summarize and share the results of the designation process Compile a summary of the results of the designation process for all applicants; share the results of the designation process with the Master Principal Program Leader; and notify scorers, site team members, and principals of the results of the designation process.