Fixed-Scope Engagement

Focused Automation Implementation

Implement one clearly defined workflow at a predictable fixed price. This engagement is designed for focused automations connecting a limited number of existing business systems. Northbridge confirms technical fit before payment so scope and expected delivery are clear.

Engagement details

$2,995Fixed total price for qualifying scopes · USD

Delivery: Typically 10–15 business days after scope confirmation, access, and the project-start payment

The intended commerce structure is a $1,500 project-start payment and a $1,495 payment before production deployment. Payments are not enabled in this phase; scope and fit are confirmed in writing before any invoice.

Fit confirmation required

Confirm Project Fit Request a Custom Proposal

This engagement requires a short fit confirmation before invoicing. Online purchasing will be enabled during the commerce phase.

Before purchasing, customers will be shown the applicable service scope, delivery terms, cancellation and refund policy, and Terms of Service. See Terms of Service, Refunds & Cancellations, and Service Delivery.

Why work with Northbridge?

Clearly defined scope, published in advance so there are no surprises at invoicing.
Predictable pricing in United States dollars, with no hidden expansion fees.
Direct communication with the engineer doing the work — no account layer in between.
A practical business-and-technical perspective focused on what will actually operate in production.
A structured delivery process, and the option to continue through a custom engagement when broader work is warranted.

Who it is for

Businesses with one clearly defined workflow ready to build, connecting a limited number of existing SaaS systems through supported APIs, webhooks, or connectors.

Common use cases

A defined automation between existing SaaS tools
A scheduled data-sync between supported systems
A single approval or notification workflow
A repeatable document or record-creation flow

Typical scope examples

Routing qualified inquiries between existing business tools
Generating and organizing documents from submitted data
Sending workflow-based notifications
Synchronizing a limited set of approved fields
Automating a defined approval process
Producing a scheduled operational report

Examples illustrate the type of engagement this product may support. Final fit depends on the systems, requirements, access, data volume, and technical constraints involved.

At-a-glance deliverables

Working automation

Core error handling

Testing and deployment

Documentation and handoff

What is included

Scope confirmation
Kickoff
Implementation
Connection of up to three qualifying systems
Core error handling
Functional testing
Controlled deployment
One consolidated revision round
Documentation
Handoff
14 calendar days of defect-remediation support

What is not included

Custom CRM or ERP
Full web application
Native mobile application
Multiple independent workflows
Large data migration
Custom AI model training
On-premise infrastructure
Undocumented or unsupported APIs
Specialized HIPAA, PCI, government, or equivalent compliance architecture
Third-party licenses and usage fees
Indefinite maintenance
New features after scope confirmation

Delivery process

Fit qualification and scope confirmation
Kickoff
Implementation against approved scope
Functional testing
Consolidated revision round
Controlled deployment and handoff
14 calendar days of defect-remediation support

Typical next steps

Complete the 14-day defect-remediation period.
Arrange ongoing support separately.
Expand through a separately scoped workflow.
Request broader custom development.

Continuing to the next step is not automatic — each engagement begins with its own scope confirmation.

Client requirements

One primary workflow, ready for implementation
Administrative access to the involved systems
A responsive point of contact for the kickoff, revision, and deployment
Confirmation that third-party subscriptions and licenses are in place

Revision policy

Includes one consolidated revision round against the approved scope. New requirements identified after scope confirmation are quoted separately.

Support period

14 calendar days of defect-remediation support after production deployment. Ongoing maintenance is scoped separately.

Questions about Focused Automation Implementation

The fixed price applies only to workflows that match the qualifying scope. Northbridge confirms system compatibility, integration options, and effort before invoicing so timelines and price stay predictable.

Northbridge will explain why and recommend the next step, which is typically an Automation Blueprint or a custom proposal.

Northbridge will explain why the requirement does not qualify and recommend an appropriate next step. Depending on the project, that may be a Blueprint, a consultation, a custom proposal, or a revised implementation scope. You are not required to purchase a larger engagement.

Before you purchase

Customers will be shown the applicable service scope, delivery terms, cancellation and refund policy, and Terms of Service before purchasing. Card entry, when online payment is enabled, will occur through an authorized hosted payment provider. Please do not submit complete payment-card numbers, security codes, banking credentials, or passwords through Northbridge inquiry or support forms.