• Typical Project Costs
• Estimating Your Project
• Change Orders and Invoices

Typical Project Costs

Operations
Desktop and server support, as well as email charges, depend largely on the size of the department or unit, state of existing computers, and any additional data storage requirements. Since these factors make it difficult to give a range of typical charges, please contact us to obtain an estimate that is in line with your specific needs.

Software Applications
Software application development efforts depend on the complexity of the project. Simple applications typically serve 1-5 end-users; have few functions, screens, and reports; require a single security profile; incorporate stand-alone databases with simple data relationships; support an ancillary business function; and require basic user interface designs. Simple applications typically require 1 – 4 months to complete. More complex applications typically serve a critical business function and serve wide audiences; include complex functions/algorithms, highly interactive screens, and online reporting features; require multiple levels of role-based security; include a database initialized and/or dynamically fed from an existing data sources; include complex data relationships; and require significant user interface design. Complex applications can range from 6 – 18 months to complete. Please contact us to discuss your application needs and obtain an estimate.

Web Services
Most web sites are relatively small. Typically requiring 40 - 80 hours of web design and production. Additional charges arise when sites require interactive elements, such as online forms or registration, or more complex visual elements, such as Flash content. In most cases, however, additional work does not exceed 20 hours. If you’d like to discuss a project please contact us.

Estimating Your Project

ISU will provide a written estimate and scope of work for all projects. We do not charge for the first two hours of project estimation. If the estimating process requires more than two hours, ISU will notify the customer before the work begins and the additional time will be charged at the Project Management rate.

Change Orders and Invoices

If project scope changes from the original estimate, ISU will work with the customer to develop a written change order and estimate for the additional work. Each month, the customer will receive an electronic invoice via e-mail. The invoice simply serves as a record of cost and work performed for the month, not a request for payment. Instead, monthly recharge payments will be regularly posted each month by our office manager through the PeopleSoft online financial system.