SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (247-DATA)
Service Rates (2009 May)
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GENERAL
We work as a consultant, and charge for our time and knowledge.
There IS NO CHARGE for us to ask you what you want, or for us
to tell you what we do and what we charge.
There IS A CHARGE for us to answer or work on your technical
questions.

TELEPHONE SUPPORT
If about 5 minutes N/C
If longer $1/minute if over 10 minutes

MINIMUMS
On Site Service $50
In Shop Service 1/4 Hour $25 1/2 Hour $45
3/4 Hour $60 1 Hour $75

*HOURLY RATES
First hour, preliminary diagnostics or consulting $75
Two hours $70/hour Three hours $65/hour
Four hours $60/hour Five hours $55/hour
Six or more hours $50/hour
Note -- Hours are cumulative and need not be consecutive
Note -- You may request a written hourly log -- takes more time

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE $50/hour
For senior citizens, non-profits, or regular customers
who do business with contractor several times a year.

FLAT FEE
One half day rate, total 4-5 hours anytime on one bill $250
One day rate, up to 24 consecutive hours, full-time work $500
Note -- For hourly jobs you decide when to stop. Flat fee jobs
stop when the hours are up, and require the fee in advance.

CONTRACT RATES
All standard rates are negotiable based upon the unique
circumstances of clients. This is useful for high volume,
out of town clients, or subcontracting.

CHANGE ORDERS
If a work order or contract is signed by both parties,
changes to the scope of work or the charges in that
agreement require a mutually signed change order.

TRAVEL TIME
In city limits N/C
Outside city limits 1/2 of hourly rate
Off island actual expenses