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AI Vendor Selection Advisory
Independent help choosing the right AI product or vendor, without a formal RFP, so you buy with confidence.
From $2,5001–3 weeks
Public agencies receive quotes structured to fit their procurement rules.
You own everything we produce.
Who this is for
Organizations usually call us about this when:
Your team is choosing between AI products without a formal RFP.
Vendor demos all look impressive and you can’t compare them.
You need an independent recommendation before signing.
Overview
Most AI purchases never go through a formal RFP. A team finds a promising tool, sits through a few demos, and signs. We give you an independent advisor on your side of the table: we clarify what you need, build a shortlist, run demos against your real scenarios, ask the hard questions about data and security, and give you a clear recommendation.
What’s included
- A session to define your needs, constraints, and budget
- A shortlist of vendors that fit your requirements
- Scripted demos using your real scenarios
- Vendor questions on data use, security, and pricing
- A side-by-side scorecard and written recommendation
- Review of key business terms before you sign
How it works
Clarify
We define the problem, the users, the data involved, and what success looks like.
Compare
We shortlist vendors, run scripted demos, and gather answers to the same questions from each.
Recommend
You receive a scorecard and a clear recommendation, with the terms to negotiate.
How it works for your organization
The same service, tailored to the obligations and realities of each sector.
Private Sector
Companies use vendor selection advisory to choose AI tools quickly while avoiding costly lock-in and data surprises.
- Comparing AI products and AI features in existing software
- Questions on model training and customer data
- Total cost, including usage-based pricing
- Business terms to negotiate before signing
Public Sector
Agencies use it for purchases below formal solicitation thresholds or through existing contract vehicles.
- Comparing vendors available on cooperative contracts
- Questions on resident data, records, and transparency
- Documentation that supports the purchase decision
- Alignment with state AI policy and agency rules
Nonprofits
Nonprofits use vendor selection advisory to choose affordable AI tools that protect the people they serve.
- Comparing free, discounted, and paid AI tools
- Questions on how vendors use client and donor data
- Fit with small teams and limited budgets
- Terms that meet funder and client obligations
Frequently asked questions
How much does AI Vendor Selection Advisory cost?
AI Vendor Selection Advisory starts at $2,500. The final price depends on scope, and we confirm it in writing before any work begins.
How long does it take?
Most engagements take 1–3 weeks, depending on scope and how quickly information is available.
What do we receive?
The engagement includes: A session to define your needs, constraints, and budget; A shortlist of vendors that fit your requirements; scripted demos using your real scenarios; vendor questions on data use, security, and pricing.
What if a deliverable doesn’t meet the agreed scope?
We revise it until it does, at no extra cost. And if we miss an agreed delivery date, we take 10% off that deliverable.
Who owns the deliverables?
You do. Everything we produce for you is yours to keep, use, and share.
Related Guides
- AI Vendor Assessment Checklist for Credit UnionsThe questions credit unions should ask AI vendors about member data, security, model fairness, and contract terms before signing.
- AI Contract Clause Library for Credit UnionsSample contract terms for AI vendors serving credit unions, covering member data, model changes, audits, and incidents.
- AI Use Case Catalog for Credit UnionsWhere AI helps credit unions most, rated by value and risk, with the data each use touches and the controls it needs before launch.
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