Pricing & How to Engage

Every engagement follows the same four stages. Start free, commit in small fixed-fee steps, and only keep us on if it's paying off.

The four stages

  1. Step 1

    Fit Call

    Free · 30 minutes

    We hear the problem, tell you honestly whether we're the right fit, and name the right starting point.

  2. Step 2

    Assess

    Fixed fee · 2–3 weeks

    We map how work actually happens and hand you a ranked, costed roadmap. You keep it whether or not you build with us.

  3. Step 3

    Build

    Fixed scope · 4–12 weeks

    We ship the top items from the roadmap into your live systems in short sprints, with working software you can see early.

  4. Step 4

    Run

    Monthly · cancel anytime

    We monitor, fix, report on results, and keep improving. Or we hand everything over and step back. You own it either way.

What Each Stage Looks Like for You

Same four stages, tailored deliverables. Pick the column that matches what you need.

Stage AI AutomationSmall and growing businesses AI GovernanceAny organization adopting AI Government ProgramsFederal, state, and local agencies
Fit Call Free 30-minute call for every track. No pitch deck. Book one.
Assess Automation AuditFixed fee · ~2 weeks Governance Readiness AssessmentFixed fee · 2–3 weeks Legacy System or AI Readiness AssessmentScoped to your SOW
Build Build SprintFixed scope · 4–6 weeks Governed AI ProgramFixed scope · 8–12 weeks Modernization, custom software, and agile deliverySprint-based · scoped to contract
Run Managed AI OperationsMonthly retainer Fractional AI Governance LeadMonthly retainer Program support and agile coachingOption years or task orders
Details See what's included → Estimate your investment → See capabilities →

Buying as a government agency? The stages are the same, but the paperwork follows your procurement path: task orders, subcontracts, or direct awards. We're a registered Women-Owned Small Business (UEI WPQ6GA47S3E6). Talk to us about your vehicle.

Run Plans for Apps and Sites

Ongoing maintenance for applications and websites we've built or taken over. Month to month, with no long-term contract.

Essential

For small sites and apps that need basic upkeep

  • 5 support hours per month
  • 72-hour response time
  • 1 supported application
  • Bug fixes and patches
  • Security updates
  • Email support
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Performance optimization
  • Feature enhancements
Choose Essential
Most Popular

Professional

For growing apps that need proactive support

  • 15 support hours per month
  • 24-hour response time
  • Up to 3 supported applications
  • Bug fixes and patches
  • Security updates
  • Email and phone support
  • Uptime monitoring (99.9% target)
  • Performance optimization
  • Feature enhancements
Choose Professional

Enterprise

For mission-critical apps requiring dedicated support

  • 40 support hours per month
  • 4-hour response time
  • Unlimited supported applications
  • Bug fixes and patches
  • Security updates
  • Email, phone, and video support
  • Uptime monitoring (99.99% target)
  • Performance optimization
  • Feature enhancements and new development
Choose Enterprise

Every Run plan includes dependency and security updates, requests through the client support portal, and a monthly report on hours used and what we'd improve next.

Straight Answers

Do I have to go through every stage?

No. Most clients start with Assess, because it's the cheapest way to find out whether the rest is worth doing. If you already know exactly what you need, we can scope a Build directly. If we built your app, you can go straight to a Run plan.

Why don't you list a price for every stage?

Assess is a fixed fee we quote on the fit call, and it depends mostly on how many teams and systems are involved. Build is scoped from the Assess roadmap, so you see a firm number before committing. For governance work, the investment estimator gives you a range right now.

Can I change or cancel a Run plan?

Yes. Run plans are month to month. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at the start of any billing cycle. You keep everything we built.

What happens if I use all my monthly hours?

Additional support is billed hourly, and we'll always tell you before any overage. Unused hours don't roll over.

I'm a government agency. Does this apply to me?

The same four stages shape every program we run, but the commercial terms follow your contract vehicle rather than this page. Start with a fit call and we'll work out the right procurement path.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Thirty minutes, no pitch deck. We'll tell you which stage and which track fits, or tell you we're not the right fit.

Book a Fit Call