Thanks so much for the citation, and useful comments! I don't think anyone had the idea that this was a "canned" perfect formula, but the process is complex enough to beg any level of cautious simplification, and this sounds like a good point of departure! A.S.Elizabeth Fairfax, MA, CA Island County Records and Information Management Program e-mail: [log in to unmask] x5569 -----Original Message----- From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Veatch Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:52 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [RM] In-house record imaging Hi, My spreadsheet is only an estimate, and I tell everyone that fact when the spreadsheet is presented. We have used it only once, and it produced a high estimate for the costs. We did the work for our retirement department and billed them for the work. They were happy to get a lower bill. This spreadsheet is important in that it captures a lot of information in one place and lets the department we a working for know the costs, time for completion, and many other facts. I am working on the spreadsheet this week to improve it. The spreadsheet is based on a book published by ARMA. Here is the reference: William Saffady, 2001. Electronic Document Imaging: Technology, Applications, Implementation. I based my spreadsheet on pages Chapter 6. Also, Appendix A is a model request for proposals. Steven Veatch El Paso County Information Technologies Phone 719-520-6364 Fax 719-520-6755 -----Original Message----- From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of A.S.E. Fairfax Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 11:55 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: In-house record imaging Hi Steve, You do not say whether this is proprietary or licensed software, or whether it was developed in-house, but could you share either the spreadsheet or the manufacturer's name for the list? I think there are a number of us who might be interested. Thanks in advance, Elizabeth A.S.Elizabeth Fairfax, MA, CA Island County Records and Information Management Program e-mail: [log in to unmask] x5569 -----Original Message----- From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Veatch Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 10:08 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [RM] In-house record imaging Hi Brad, I have a spreadsheet that calculates the cost of an imaging project. . . . List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance To unsubscribe from this list, click the below link. If not already present, place UNSUBSCRIBE RECMGMT-L or UNSUB RECMGMT-L in the body of the message. mailto:[log in to unmask] List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance To unsubscribe from this list, click the below link. If not already present, place UNSUBSCRIBE RECMGMT-L or UNSUB RECMGMT-L in the body of the message. mailto:[log in to unmask] List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance To unsubscribe from this list, click the below link. If not already present, place UNSUBSCRIBE RECMGMT-L or UNSUB RECMGMT-L in the body of the message. mailto:[log in to unmask]