Specifications include, but are not limited to: Along with the requirements stated herein, proposals should contain a statement of work which adequately addresses each of the following: Please provide a summary of services to be provided by the vendor that meet the requirements of this RFP, highlighting any vendor's strengths and identifying any known weakness or inability to provide the services requested (whether mandatory or preferred). o 3+ rate studies with VR agencies in the past two years o 25+ states of experience completing rate studies for human services agencies o Subject matter experts with demonstrated experience in VR and ratesetting o Provider payment and federal reimbursement rate-setting expertise o VR policy and best practices expertise Ability to travel onsite to Alabama (both Montgomery and regionally as needed) o Team members with VR credentials, for example: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Certified Rehabilitation Leader (CRL) o Team members with essential government consulting skillsets, for example: Advanced training, education, and experience in data analysis (10+ years) Advanced training, education, and experience in policy analysis (10+ years) Project management expertise, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Proposals must provide a breakdown of all anticipated costs associated with the services requested in this RFP.