The Pick Place Project Rates and Engagement Terms for PICK Development

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The Pick Place (thepickplace.com) states that project rates start at $70/hr, and describes its project management as structured to meet business requirements while offering flexible terms and competitive rates. Those are the only rate and term details published on the site; the page does not list fixed packages, minimum engagements, or contract lengths, so a specific quote requires contacting the company. The rate applies to PICK/MultiValue software development and support work, which the firm delivers remotely.

What the site says about rates

Item What is stated What is not stated
Hourly rate "Great Project Rates Starting at $70/hr" Whether the rate varies by role (developer vs. network engineer) or by platform
Terms "Flexible terms and competitive rates" Contract length, minimum hours, cancellation terms
Project management Structured to meet business requirements Fixed-scope packages or fixed-price options
Quote process Contact the company Response time or quote turnaround

Because "$70/hr" is described as a starting point, treat it as a floor rather than a fixed price. Work involving multiple specialists, system conversion, or InfoLease consulting may be quoted differently.

Who this rate structure fits

The Pick Place positions itself as an outsourced "MultiValue IT Department" rather than a fixed-package shop. That model tends to suit:

  • Small and midsize businesses that need ongoing PICK support without hiring a full-time administrator.
  • Organizations running UNIVERSE, UNIDATA, D3, or jBase that need development, installation, conversion, or testing work.
  • InfoLease users needing consulting to keep the system optimized.
  • Buyers who prefer hourly, scope-as-you-go engagement over a locked-in retainer.

If you need a guaranteed fixed price before work begins, the site does not indicate that option; you would need to negotiate scope and terms directly.

What the engagement covers

The published service lines that would fall under a project engagement include:

  1. PICK software development — design through development, implementation, and testing.
  2. MultiValue solutions — acting as your IT department, with a team of over 20 PICK professionals.
  3. PICK system administration — installation and conversion of PICK systems.
  4. InfoLease consulting — support to keep InfoLease software optimized.
  5. Database platform expertise — D3, Universe, Unidata, and jBase.

The site reports over 200 completed PICK/MultiValue projects and says its PICK programmers average 25 years of experience, with industry exposure in health care and insurance, financial and retail, manufacturing and distribution, lease management software, and government.

How to get an actual quote

  1. Define your scope first — platform (D3, Universe, Unidata, jBase), whether the work is development, administration, conversion, or InfoLease consulting, and your timeline.
  2. Contact the company through the site and state the scope and expected duration so the quote can be matched to the right specialists.
  3. Ask explicitly about the hourly rate for your specific work type, minimum engagement, billing increments, and whether terms are fixed or flexible for your project length.
  4. Verify the starting rate applies to your scope before approving work, since $70/hr is published as a starting figure.

Common sticking points

  • "Starting at" pricing means the final rate depends on scope; budget above the floor.
  • No published contract terms means payment schedule, notice periods, and deliverable acceptance should be agreed in writing before work starts.
  • Remote delivery is stated for development and support; confirm on-site needs separately if your project requires physical system access.
  • InfoLease work is a distinct service line — confirm it is quoted under the same terms as general PICK development.