How We Price

Three modes of engagement. Pick the one that fits the shape of the work. Rates are available on request; the mechanics of each mode are below.

Project

Mode 01

Billing: Fixed price, invoiced against milestones.
Commitment: Defined scope with a target start and end date.
Best for: Migrations, deployments, assessments, and cutovers where everyone wants the cost and the timeline established before the work starts.

Retainer

Mode 02

Billing: Monthly, against a block of hours pre-purchased at the start of the month.
Commitment: Named engineer, rolling month. Unused hours roll once.
Best for: Teams that want a senior technical partner on call, not a ticket queue. Typical size: one to five employees doing the day-to-day IT, with Baseline handling architecture and escalation.

Advisory

Mode 03

Billing: Hourly, invoiced at end of month.
Commitment: None. Engaged by the call or by the hour.
Best for: Second opinions, architecture reviews, pre-purchase reality checks, and the short call that starts with, "before we sign this, can you look at it."

Requesting a Quote

To request a quote or confirm rates, contact the office on Sheet 7. A short call is usually enough to determine which mode fits and whether we are the right firm for the work.