CROIA Pricing & Engagement Models
CROIA prices by the engagement that fits the work, not a one-size-fits-all rate card. Every engagement starts with a no-cost conversation.
CROIA prices each service by the engagement that fits it: fractional CIO leadership is a monthly retainer of $4,000 to $12,000 by scope, IT procurement advisory is savings-based at 8 to 12% of verified first-year savings (no savings, no fee), project work such as technology due diligence and RFP support is $5,000 to $50,000 fixed per defined scope, and board and advisory service is equity of 0.25 to 1.0% by stage or a cash retainer. Every engagement begins with a no-cost conversation.
Six services, matched fee models
Ongoing strategic leadership, vendor oversight, and board reporting, scoped to the level of involvement required.
A share of verified first-year savings from procurement optimization and vendor renegotiation. No savings, no fee, fully aligned incentives.
Vendor assessments, infrastructure audits, and M&A technology reviews, fixed fee per defined scope.
RFP strategy and response support, priced per defined scope.
Board director or advisory engagement, equity by stage and involvement, or a cash retainer.
Qualified vendor introductions, disclosed and structured on a finder's-fee basis.
Every engagement begins with a no-cost conversation to confirm scope and the fee that fits it. Figures reflect published ranges; final scope is set together.
FAQ
How much does CROIA cost?
It depends on the engagement. Fractional CIO leadership runs $4,000 to $12,000 per month by scope, IT procurement advisory is 8 to 12% of verified first-year savings, project work is $5,000 to $50,000 fixed per scope, and board or advisory service is 0.25 to 1.0% equity by stage or a cash retainer.
Does the first conversation cost anything?
No. Every engagement begins with a no-cost conversation to understand the need before any scope or fee is discussed.
Why is procurement advisory savings-based?
So the client's interest and CROIA's are aligned. CROIA establishes a verified baseline and is paid a share of confirmed savings, meaning the service only costs money when it saves money.
Are there long-term contracts?
Engagements are scoped to the need and can scale up or down. Fractional retainers run on a defined cadence; project work ends when the defined scope is delivered.
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