Services / Custom Engagements
Public Sector AI Policy
AI policies, procurement standards, and solicitation language that protect the agency, independent of any vendor.
From $7,500Scoped to your agency
You own everything we produce.
Who this is for
Organizations usually call us about this when:
Your agency needs an AI policy or governance charter.
An upcoming solicitation involves AI and needs clear requirements.
Leadership or council wants a briefing before adopting AI rules.
Overview
We help state and local agencies govern AI: agency-wide policies and charters, procurement standards, solicitation language, and evaluation criteria for AI proposals. We don’t bid on the implementation work we help agencies procure, so our advice stays independent of what you buy. Quotes are structured to fit your procurement rules.
What’s included
- Agency AI policies and governance charters
- AI procurement standards
- AI requirements for RFPs and vendor contracts
- Evaluation criteria for AI proposals
- Alignment with state AI guidance
- Briefings for leadership and councils
How it works
Scope
We agree on the policies and procurements in scope, within your purchasing rules.
Draft
We write the policies, standards, and solicitation language.
Adopt
We brief leadership and support adoption and first use.
How it works for your organization
The same service, tailored to the obligations and realities of each sector.
Private Sector
Vendors and partners of public agencies use this work to understand the standards agencies apply.
- Agency AI requirements
- Procurement expectations
- Contract terms for AI
- Public sector transparency
Public Sector
State agencies, cities, counties, and special districts use this work to govern and buy AI responsibly.
- Agency-wide AI policy
- AI requirements in solicitations
- Evaluation of AI proposals
- Briefings for elected officials
Nonprofits
Nonprofits that contract with government use this work to meet agency AI expectations.
- Agency contract requirements
- AI use in funded programs
- Reporting to government funders
- Aligned internal policies
Frequently asked questions
How much does Public Sector AI Policy cost?
Public Sector AI Policy starts at $7,500. The final price depends on scope, and we confirm it in writing before any work begins.
How long does it take?
Most engagements take Scoped to your agency, depending on scope and how quickly information is available.
What do we receive?
The engagement includes: agency AI policies and governance charters; AI procurement standards; AI requirements for RFPs and vendor contracts; evaluation criteria for AI proposals.
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.
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