PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RATE CARD
STATE OF ALABAMA
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
| Field |
Details |
| Provider |
[PROVIDER LEGAL NAME] |
| Rate Card Effective Date |
[DATE] |
| Rate Card Version |
[VERSION NUMBER] |
| Valid Through |
[EXPIRATION DATE] |
| Associated Agreement |
[MSA/PSA REFERENCE] |
1. STANDARD HOURLY RATES
1.1 Personnel Categories
| Role/Level |
Standard Rate (USD/hr) |
Premium Rate (USD/hr)* |
| Executive/Principal |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Senior Consultant/Architect |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Consultant/Engineer |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Associate/Analyst |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Project Manager |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Technical Lead |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Developer - Senior |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Developer - Mid-Level |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Developer - Junior |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| QA/Testing - Senior |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| QA/Testing - Standard |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Technical Writer |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Administrative Support |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[AMOUNT] |
*Premium rates apply to work performed outside standard business hours, on weekends, or on Alabama state holidays.
1.2 Alabama State Holidays
Premium rates apply on the following Alabama state holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. / Robert E. Lee Day (third Monday in January)
- Presidents' Day (third Monday in February)
- Confederate Memorial Day (fourth Monday in April)
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
2. SERVICE CATEGORIES AND RATES
2.1 Implementation Services
| Service Type |
Rate Basis |
Rate (USD) |
| System Implementation |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Configuration |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Data Migration |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Integration Development |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Testing and QA |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Go-Live Support |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
2.2 Consulting Services
| Service Type |
Rate Basis |
Rate (USD) |
| Strategic Consulting |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Business Analysis |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Process Optimization |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Technology Assessment |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Architecture Review |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Security Assessment |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
2.3 Training Services
| Service Type |
Rate Basis |
Rate (USD) |
| On-Site Training (per day) |
Per day |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Remote Training (per day) |
Per day |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Custom Training Development |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Train-the-Trainer |
Per day |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Training Materials |
Per set |
$[AMOUNT] |
2.4 Support Services
| Service Type |
Rate Basis |
Rate (USD) |
| Technical Support - Standard |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Technical Support - Emergency |
Per hour |
$[AMOUNT] |
| On-Call Support (per month) |
Monthly |
$[AMOUNT] |
| Dedicated Support Resource |
Monthly |
$[AMOUNT] |
3. VOLUME DISCOUNTS
3.1 Hourly Volume Discounts
| Monthly Hours Committed |
Discount |
| 0 - 100 hours |
0% |
| 101 - 250 hours |
[X]% |
| 251 - 500 hours |
[X]% |
| 501 - 1,000 hours |
[X]% |
| 1,001+ hours |
[X]% |
3.2 Annual Commitment Discounts
| Annual Commitment (USD) |
Discount |
| $0 - $100,000 |
0% |
| $100,001 - $250,000 |
[X]% |
| $250,001 - $500,000 |
[X]% |
| $500,001 - $1,000,000 |
[X]% |
| $1,000,001+ |
Negotiable |
4. TRAVEL AND EXPENSES
4.1 Travel Policy
| Item |
Policy |
| Travel Time |
Billed at [50/75/100]% of standard hourly rate |
| Air Travel |
Economy class; business class for flights over [X] hours |
| Ground Transportation |
Actual cost; rental car or rideshare |
| Lodging |
Actual cost up to $[AMOUNT]/night |
| Meals |
Per diem of $[AMOUNT]/day or actual cost up to $[AMOUNT]/day |
| Mileage |
IRS standard rate (currently $[RATE]/mile) |
4.2 Alabama-Specific Travel Considerations
| Item |
Policy |
| Major Metro Areas |
Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile - standard rates |
| Rural Areas |
Additional mileage reimbursement for rural locations |
| Per Diem Adjustment |
Per diem rates per federal guidelines for Alabama locations |
4.3 Expense Reimbursement
- Expenses reimbursed at cost with receipts
- Expenses over $[AMOUNT] require pre-approval
- Expense reports submitted [weekly/monthly]
- Reimbursement within [30] days of approved submission
5. BILLING TERMS
5.1 Time Tracking
| Item |
Policy |
| Minimum Billing Increment |
[15/30/60] minutes |
| Timesheet Frequency |
[Weekly/Bi-weekly] |
| Timesheet Approval |
Required within [X] business days |
5.2 Invoicing
| Item |
Policy |
| Invoice Frequency |
[Monthly/Bi-weekly] |
| Payment Terms |
Net [30] days |
| Late Payment Interest |
[1.5]% per month or maximum permitted under Alabama law (Ala. Code § 8-8-1) |
| Currency |
USD |
5.3 Rate Adjustments
| Item |
Policy |
| Annual Rate Increase Cap |
[X]% per year |
| Rate Increase Notice |
[60/90] days prior to new rate effective date |
| Mid-Year Adjustments |
Only by mutual written agreement |
6. PROJECT-BASED PRICING OPTIONS
6.1 Fixed-Price Engagements
☐ Available for well-defined scope
☐ Change order process applies for scope changes
☐ Pricing based on estimated effort plus [X]% contingency
6.2 Retainer Arrangements
| Retainer Level |
Monthly Hours |
Monthly Fee |
Effective Rate |
| Bronze |
[X] hours |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[RATE]/hr |
| Silver |
[X] hours |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[RATE]/hr |
| Gold |
[X] hours |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[RATE]/hr |
| Platinum |
[X] hours |
$[AMOUNT] |
$[RATE]/hr |
- Unused retainer hours: ☐ Expire ☐ Roll over (up to [X] hours)
- Overage rate: Standard rates apply
6.3 Milestone-Based Pricing
Available for projects with clearly defined deliverables. Payment schedule tied to milestone acceptance.
7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
7.1 Rate Card Validity
- This Rate Card is valid from the Effective Date through the expiration date specified above.
- Rates are subject to the terms of the associated Master Services Agreement or Professional Services Agreement.
7.2 Applicability
- Rates apply to services performed in or for clients located in Alabama.
- For multi-state engagements, rates may be blended or the applicable state rate card applies.
7.3 Taxes
- All rates are exclusive of applicable taxes.
- Customer is responsible for Alabama sales/use taxes if applicable to services.
- Provider will collect and remit taxes as required by Alabama law.
7.4 Confidentiality
- This Rate Card is confidential and proprietary.
- Customer shall not disclose rates to third parties without Provider's consent.
7.5 Governing Law
- This Rate Card is governed by Alabama law.
- Disputes resolved per the associated MSA/PSA.
8. SPECIAL TERMS
8.1 Government/Public Sector Rates
☐ GSA Schedule rates available: [CONTRACT NUMBER]
☐ State of Alabama contract rates available: [CONTRACT NUMBER]
☐ Special rates for Alabama state agencies and municipalities
8.2 Nonprofit/Education Rates
☐ [X]% discount available for qualified nonprofits and educational institutions
8.3 Startup/Small Business Rates
☐ Special rates available for qualified startups and small businesses
9. CONTACT INFORMATION
| Purpose |
Contact |
| Rate Card Questions |
[NAME], [EMAIL], [PHONE] |
| Contract/Legal |
[NAME], [EMAIL], [PHONE] |
| Billing Inquiries |
[NAME], [EMAIL], [PHONE] |
10. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By referencing this Rate Card in a Statement of Work or Order, Customer acknowledges and agrees to the rates, terms, and conditions herein.
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| Provider |
[PROVIDER NAME] |
| Authorized By |
_________________________________ |
| Title |
_________________________________ |
| Date |
_________________________________ |
This Rate Card is an exhibit to and governed by the terms of the Master Services Agreement or Professional Services Agreement between the parties. In the event of conflict, the MSA/PSA controls unless this Rate Card explicitly states otherwise.