Vendor needs to provide strategic advisory services.– Develop a comprehensive clinical compensation model that:• Aligns incentives among clinicians, educators, and researchers• Supports recruitment and retention of high–quality faculty• Reflects fair market value and complies with relevant regulations• Balances academic and clinical productivity metrics• Advise on issues of risk, risk management and insurance considerations in various models.• Meets the University of Georgia salary and wage administration guidelines– Develop a Faculty Physician Compensation Model:• Benchmark against peer academic institutions, with a focus on community–based medical schools.• Define base salary benchmarks and variable bonus structures (productivity, quality, and academic mission) tailored to a community–based medical school environment• Develop a scalable and transparent methodology for faculty physician compensation• Recommend performance metrics and administrative processes; advise on the structural requirements for a future faculty practice plan.• Propose several models for a faculty practice for the agency, including pros and cons, financial implications, and a model partnership with area healthcare partners.• Provide an estimated cost analysis and resource requirement for the future exploration and implementation of a standalone or integrated faculty practice plan.