SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Software Development Proposal

A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining discovery, build, and launch of a custom software product for your team.

Engagement Overview

This proposal outlines the software development engagement Northwind Studio will run for Acme Co. It covers discovery and a written technical spec, a sprint-based build with QA, and launch support with clean handoff to your team.

Objectives

• Produce a buildable spec that removes ambiguity before engineering starts.
• Ship launch-ready quality with test coverage on critical paths.
• Build a secure architecture that fits how your team operates.
• Hand off clean code and documentation your team can extend.

Scope of Work

The build runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review meeting before the next begins.

What is included

• Discovery workshop and written technical spec
• Sprint-based build with demos and staging access
• QA and automated testing on critical paths
• Launch support, developer documentation, and handoff walkthrough

Not included: infrastructure and hosting fees, third-party API costs, ongoing maintenance after hypercare, and marketing or launch campaigns. New scope can be added in writing at any time.

Investment

The engagement is a fixed-fee build, invoiced across the three phases. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.

Payment Schedule

Invoices are due within 15 days. Delivery runs 14 to 16 weeks from kickoff, subject to the kickoff month you provide on the acceptance page.

Acceptance

To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

PREFERRED KICKOFF MONTH