AI Production Build
Build the production system after the proof is strong.
The AI Production Build turns a validated AI workflow into a live system with the integrations, controls, deployment, documentation, and handoff your scope requires. Starting at $15,000.
Start note: The Production Build requires a validated direction or existing proof. If your core assumption is still uncertain, begin with the AI Proof Sprint.
Start here if your use case is validated.
Direct-buy path: You already have a validated AI use case, existing proof, defined requirements, and production budget. The Production Build begins with a technical discovery phase, followed by a fixed scope and milestone plan.
Proof Sprint graduation path: If the core behavior is still uncertain, begin with the AI Proof Sprint ($5,000, 10 business days). If the proof supports proceeding, the same team can build the production system under a separate scope.
From architecture to handoff — the scope areas covered.
Each Production Build has a fixed scope and milestone plan determined during technical discovery or after a Proof Sprint. The scope reflects the specific system, integration, security, and operating requirements of your use case.
- Production architecture and application logic
- Approved APIs, data, device, or business-system integrations
- Authentication, permissions, secrets, and human approval where required
- Evaluation cases, release criteria, error handling, and rollback patterns
- Monitoring and operational visibility appropriate to scope
- Deployment, documentation, training, and handoff
Fourteen-day stabilization for defects within scope.
After launch, CodyHire provides a 14-day stabilization window for defects within the agreed delivered scope. Ongoing enhancement, operation, or support beyond this window is separate — you choose whether to extend the engagement based on your needs.
Final scope and schedule depend on your specific requirements.
The $15,000 starting price reflects a focused production scope. Not every build fits the minimum. Final price and schedule are determined during technical discovery or after a Proof Sprint.
Factors that affect the estimate:
- Quality and availability of data, content, or system access
- Integration complexity — number and maturity of third-party systems
- Security, privacy, and risk requirements
- Production obligations — deployment environment, monitoring, documentation, training
- Stakeholder and decision-making availability
Reserve your start date with a 30% deposit.
- Starting price
- $15,000
- Signing deposit
- 30%
- Scheduling
- Deposit may reserve a start date within 45 days
- Billing
- Fixed scope and milestone plan after technical discovery or Proof Sprint
Good fit — not a fit.
A strong Production Build candidate has:
- A validated direction or existing proof (from your team or a prior engagement)
- A defined operating owner who will manage the system after launch
- Real integration, security, reliability, deployment, and support requirements
- Budget beginning at $15,000
- Willingness to reserve a start date within 45 days
Probably not a fit if:
- The core AI behavior, data, or integration feasibility is still uncertain
- The required data, system access, or stakeholder input is not available
- The first phase requires major data remediation, model training, or a large legacy-integration program
- A Proof Sprint would produce more useful evidence first
A real production launch delivered by this team.
Modern Mechanic
Owner confirmedWhat the Production Build does not include.
- Not every project fits the $15,000 minimum. Complex integrations, extensive security requirements, or large system scopes increase the price.
- Unlimited integrations, revisions, or support are not included unless scoped and approved in the agreement.
- Guaranteed delivery despite missing access or approvals is not possible.
- Guaranteed ROI, model accuracy, uptime, or compliance are not promised.
Frequently asked questions.
How is the AI Production Build different from the AI Proof Sprint?
The Production Build delivers a live, production system with integrations, controls, deployment, and handoff. The Proof Sprint produces a controlled prototype and a production roadmap. They are separate engagements for different stages of confidence.
Can I buy a Production Build without a Proof Sprint first?
Yes, if you already have a validated direction or existing proof. The Production Build begins with a technical discovery phase to define the fixed scope and milestone plan.
How is the final price determined?
The $15,000 is a starting price. The final price depends on the specific scope, integration complexity, security requirements, and production obligations determined during technical discovery or after a Proof Sprint.
What happens during the 14-day stabilization period?
Defects within the agreed delivered scope are addressed. Ongoing enhancement, new features, or operational support beyond this window are separate.
Next decision
Have a validated AI workflow ready to build?
Book a 20-minute fit call to discuss your production requirements, scope, and timing.