Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Agency is seeking a comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective solution for corporate governance research, proxy voting, and divestment services. The Contractor must provide the following services: 1)Corporate Governance Research including (a) company-specific analysis, (b) advisory voting recommendations, and (c) general research on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research as well as other corporate governance issues; 2)Proxy Voting Agent and Consulting Services including (a) proxy vote execution, (b) easily accessible on-line database and reporting, and (c) assistance in the development and implementation of proxy voting rules based on the System’s custom proxy voting guidelines; and 3)Divestment Services including (a) analysis of the current Maryland laws related to divestment, (b) research and analysis of companies that qualify for divestment under the law, and (c) engagement with companies that qualify for divestment under the law.