I agree with Doug.
Many variables to consider.
My first thought was $0.04/image but $0.05/imge is much better for budget
purposes.
You could have prospective vendors review the job and quote you a per box
price but; keep in mind they will qualify their price based on what they
see.

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> [Original Message]
> From: Allen, Doug <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2/12/2007 10:07:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [RM] Estimated cost to microfilm records
>
> Debra,
>
> That's a bit of a loaded question.... As you pointed out....cost per box
> for microfilming OR scanning depends upon a number of variables,
> including:
>
> (1) # of pages per box 
> (2) condition of the documents and amount of preparation required -
> don't forget that document sizes are important as well.
> (3) any need for "reassembling" the documents - re-stapling, etc.
> (4) any required indexing - is there really no index requirement?
>
> I don't recommend that you bank on any budget pricing, since each vendor
> will have plenty of caveats regarding such pricing....
>
> IF your estimating 2,000 pages per box, you'd be at $0.03/page....
> Perhaps it could be done for that cost, but again... what are the prep
> requirements?  I'd be more comfortable with a cost of $0.05 / page ($
> 100/box for a 2,000 page box), if either very limited or NO indexing was
> required.  That cost could double, if indexing needs and prep work are
> extensive.
>
> Douglas P. Allen, CRM, CDIA+
>
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