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RATES
OMR SCANNING
-- rate is 15¢ per scanned sheet. This
rate includes programming the scanner to recognize one 2-sided sheet/form, scanning
the forms, and providing data in a standard file or database format. Reduced
rates are available on quotation for larger jobs and go
down to 10¢ per sheet for over 10,000 sheets. A $100 minimum applies
on each separate batch (500 forms x 15¢ = $75 plus $25 to program the form). If the form
has already been programmed, the minimum is only $75 per batch. Damaged forms are charged
at a higher rate, up to 20¢ per sheet when they have to be repaired and processed
individually. Forms that have been folded or that are in booklets that must
be torn apart along perforations are also charged at up to 20¢ per sheet because
the sheets frequently stick together and must be tended constantly. Forms
must be printed by a printer experienced with OMR forms and in possession of the
OMR specifications for registration, colors, timing tracks, ID marks, etc.
Otherwise, we may be unable to scan the forms.
IMAGE SCANNING
-- rate is 15¢ per scanned side just for the scanning. This type of scanning is
usually preparatory to further processing (OCR, ICR, or possibly image-based OMR)
which involves additional costs.
OCR / OMR / ICR PROCESSING OF IMAGE FILES
-- rate is 25¢ per image processed. This rate includes converting printed information
to Word text as well as converting bubbles, bar-codes, hand-written block characters,
and possibly images to appropriate file or database records. This price includes
only minimal review of the results. Note that this process is about 95% accurate
at best for near-perfect forms and additional review and editing is normally required.
That is provided on an hourly basis at our Administrative rate.
PROGRAMMING and ANALYSIS
-- rate is $115/hour. This rate is for tasks such as programming additional
scan sheets, performing statistical analysis, preparing custom reports, other computer
analysis, data and data base manipulation, statistical, graphical support, and consulting.
ADMINISTRATIVE
-- rate is $30/hour. This rate is for tasks such as editing and cleaning
up text to correct mismarks or improperly marked forms, special forms handling,
security procedures, and similar administrative tasks.
CLERICAL and DATA ENTRY
-- rate is $30/hour. This rate is for clerical services such as preparing
forms for scanning (opening envelopes, tearing spines off booklets, organizing forms
not delivered "ready to scan"), sorting forms, and manual entry of non-scannable
data or comments from forms.
MEDIA and SHIPPING
-- actual costs are charged. When a job requires special media and quantities
of CDs, paper, etc., we bill actual costs. We also bill for shipping, UPS,
courier, and other such charges incurred.
TERMS -- are
Net 20 Days for organizations which have already established a good payment record
with us. For new clients, a 50% deposit is required to initiate work, with
the balance due on delivery. We can work with organizations in special financial
situations, but we may require prepayment in some cases. Payment may be made by credit card.
ANNUAL PLANS -- are
available for clients with ongoing scanning requirements that are somewhat predictable.
Infoscan will quote a significantly discounted fixed price for the year for an approximate
number of forms to be scanned as they are batched to us. The discounts are
in return for reduced administrative costs and quarterly or annual payments in advance. Several of our clients
who need to process tests and course evaluations every month are on this program.
QUOTES -- Most
scanning and reporting jobs are straightforward. Some, however, have complex
requirements that must be carefully specified in advance so that costs can be more
accurately determined. Please request a quote for such jobs at
Information Request.
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