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representations

• Estimates include data exploration and deriving new attributes.
• Estimates do not include model scoring.  Scoring may be conducted by the client, a data processing vendor, or performed by TMA upon request:

  • <= 1,000,000 records: $2,500
  • >1,000,000 and <=5,000,000 records: $5,000
  • >5,000,000: Contact TMA to assess scoring job 
  • Client should request scoring 10 days in advance
  • TMA will return scored file three business days after receipt of valid file.
• Additional categories for the same data set will require additional models at $9,500 per category.
• The need for data cleansing and preprocessing will be assessed prior to modeling assignment.  One of five categories will be assigned:

  • Minor preprocessing: no extra charge
  • Light preprocessing: $1500
  • Moderate preprocessing: $4500
  • Heavy preprocessing: $9500
  • Rejected: Data resources are not presently adequate to reach business objectives

• A model validation exercise to determine whether the model needs to be refreshed is $2,500.  A single file with a list of those solicited, the model scores and a flag noting who responded is needed to perform the validation.

• The model may be refreshed at a $5,000 discount from the standard model pricing only if the data dictionary (i.e. file columns) is unchanged.

• Unexpected data issues and extra requirements which could not be unearthed earlier in the project will be identified and written as a separate statement of work.
• Resources will be made readily available to TMA as required to obtain data, understand data codes and dictionaries, approve specification changes, and sign off on deliverables.  TMA resource request delays lasting more than three business days will invoke a $500 fee per day, and may disproportionately extend the deliverable timeline.
• Criteria for including or excluding data from scoring will be correctly and fully specified in advance.
• Client will provide a development file via CD-ROM, comma-separated, with labels in the header row.  A separate file in .txt format is preferred.   For each file, approximately 5,000 responders and 10,000 non-responders should be provided. 
• The client should provide a clear statement of the dependent variable, it's representation, and desired or required level of precision.  It is preferred that the client provide performance metrics and baseline levels of performance from existing models whenever possible.
• Estimates do not include ongoing support after report and delivery.  "Wire support" which provides remote consultative support by phone or email may be purchased in 10-hour blocks at $2,500.  Customer requests will be documented in a time sheet and effort drawn in 15-minute increments.
• The client is responsible for providing the same variables included in the model development data set at run time.  The data will support the target functionality. 
• The deliverable will be either coefficients for regression models, or a deployed model (in either C++, Java, Visual Basic or similar) with a report explaining the results, algorithm used, findings, etcetera.