Duration: Months 9-48 (39 months)
Monthly Investment: $45K - $55K
Total Post-MVP: $1.75M - $2.15M
Monthly Investment Structure
| Component | Allocation | Monthly |
|---|
| AI/Infrastructure Engineer | 100% | ~$40K |
| Frontend Engineer | 20% | ~$8K |
| Product & Delivery Manager | 50% | ~$7K |
| Monthly Total | | $45K - $55K |
39-Month Projection
| Scenario | Monthly | Annual | 39-Month Total |
|---|
| Conservative | $45K | $540K | $1.75M |
| Expected | $50K | $600K | $1.95M |
| Upper Range | $55K | $660K | $2.15M |
Services Included
- System monitoring and maintenance
- Bug fixes and performance optimization
- Security updates and patches
- Infrastructure scaling as needed
Model Improvement
- Accuracy refinement based on operational data
- New detection pattern development
- Edge case handling
- Seasonal/environmental adaptation
Feature Development
- Dashboard enhancements
- New visualization capabilities
- Integration expansion
- Reporting improvements
Coordination
- Weekly status updates
- Monthly review meetings
- Quarterly roadmap planning
- Annual strategic reviews
Evolution Phases
| Phase | Months | Focus | Monthly |
|---|
| Phase 5 | 9-12 | Stability, integration completion | $50K |
| Phase 6 | 12-18 | Automation, advanced analytics | $50K |
| Phase 7 | 18-24 | Predictive capabilities | $50K |
| Phase 8 | 24-30 | Cross-site analytics | $50K |
| Phase 9 | 30-36 | Platform maturity | $45K |
| Phase 10 | 36-48 | Optimization, efficiency | $45K |
Scope Adjustments
Monthly allocation can be adjusted based on actual needs:
| Scenario | Adjustment |
|---|
| Heavy development month | Increase FE/AI allocation |
| Stability-focused month | Reduce to minimum allocation |
| Integration project | Add dedicated resources |
| New use case development | Temporary increase |
Adjustments require mutual agreement and 30-day notice for significant changes.
Payment Terms
- Monthly invoicing in arrears
- Based on actual team utilization
- Net 30 payment terms
- Quarterly true-up for allocation variances