Specifications include, but are not limited to: NYSIF is seeking proposals from qualified firms capable of providing Research & Advisory Services. These services include but are not limited to providing information, insight, and perspective on markets, operations, and technology with the banking and insurance industries, including specific lines of insurance for Workers' Compensation and Disability. The services would be delivered through published research, retained advisory services, and project-based consulting. The research would include market and trend analyses, best practices research, case studies, and independent analyses of software vendors that serve insurers. 1. Services include but are not limited to providing information, insight, and perspective on markets, operations, and technology with the banking and insurance industries including specific lines of insurance for Workers' Compensation and Disability. 2. Services are to be delivered through published research, retained advisory services, and project-based consulting. The research would include market and trend analyses, best practices research, case studies, and independent analyses of software vendors that serve insurers. 3. Bidders must have the ability to meet either in person, via phone conference, or via video-conferencing with NYSIF staff as needed. 4. NYSIF is to be provided access to published research and case studies.