Specifications include, but are not limited to: The intent and purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP), and the resulting contract, is to obtain the services of a qualified firm to provide ongoing, comprehensive program evaluation support for Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS). Projects will be prioritized annually by the Superintendent's Division Leadership Team (SDLT) to evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of program implementation. This includes offering assistance and expertise in analyzing current conditions to identify specific program goals and outcomes by utilizing benchmarking measures to monitor throughout the implementation process. Multiple, prioritized programs will be evaluated each year through collaboration with the successful firm and division staff. The Successful Offeror shall provide all labor, supervision and materials to provide the following services: 1. Provide ongoing evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and reporting services related to the identified program evaluation projects. Projects will be identified and prioritized annually by the SDLT. 2. Develop evaluation plans that explicitly identify the purpose and design of the evaluation, the research questions to be addressed, the data collection methods to be used, and the project timeline that will be followed throughout the study. 3. Develop evaluation plans and subsequent recommendations using relevant and current research on the topic area and provide literature reviews, as requested. 4. Implement both qualitative and quantitative methodologies for data collection and analysis including, but not limited to: a. surveys b. focus groups c. interviews d. needs assessments e. observations f. case study research g. secondary data analysis h. cost-benefit analysis i. psychometric properties of instruments/tests 5. Provide a communication plan to keep HCPS updated on the status of projects. 6. Work with the HCPS to facilitate the design, data collection, analysis and reporting activities.