Alcoden
Controlled Launch
Package
The Sprint builds it right. The Retainer watches what was built and catches what drifts next. One agreement, one relationship, continuous operational control — from rollout through ongoing governance.
"We want rollout without chaos — and someone watching it after. One agreement. One relationship. Continuous control."
- Starter or Expanded Rollout Sprint — scoped at booking
- 3 months of Oversight & Optimization Retainer
- Integration contracts, preflight validation, operator handoff
- Monthly drift monitoring, cost observations, and written report
- Escalation routing if new Sprint work is identified mid-retainer
- Streamlined re-scoping for follow-on Sprints during retainer period
- One agreement. One relationship. Continuous control.
What is included
Two products.
One continuous engagement.
The Controlled Launch Package combines the Rollout Sprint and the Oversight Retainer into a single scoped agreement. The Sprint delivers a commissioned, documented AI workflow. The Retainer watches it — and your wider stack — every month after.
The build phase — controlled rollout with full commissioning
A scoped implementation of a defined AI or automation workflow with integration contracts, preflight validation, and operator handoff documentation your team owns permanently.
- Scope locked before work begins — no scope creep
- Scoped rollout plan and implementation map
- Integration contract and boundary notes
- Preflight and safe-run checklist
- Operator handoff notes and change summary
- Risk / rollback note with known-good reference
- Next-step recommendation at close
The watch phase — monthly oversight of what was built
Monthly visibility into what changed, what worked, what drifted, and what needs attention — delivered as a structured written report every governance cycle.
- Monthly AI Operations Oversight Report
- Change, drift, and risk findings summary
- Tool & Vendor Watch Log — standing artifact
- Cost and tool efficiency observations
- Optimization recommendations and priority list
- Executive summary for decision-makers
- Escalation routing if Sprint work is identified
"The Sprint establishes the known-good state. The Retainer monitors against it — every month, systematically, with a written record. This is the full governance loop."
How it works
From scope to ongoing
governance in one agreement.
Four phases. One continuous relationship. No re-engagement, no fresh intake, no context loss between the build and the oversight.
Scope lock
Complete the Sprint Scope Form. Alcoden confirms workflow scope, timeline, and handoff expectations within 24 hours. Work begins immediately on confirmation.
SprintControlled rollout
Workflow is built, integration contracts written, preflight validation run, and operator handoff documented. Closeout call confirms all acceptance conditions met.
SprintRetainer baseline
The Sprint handoff becomes the Retainer baseline. Month 1 oversight uses the Sprint documentation as the known-good reference — no fresh intake required.
Sprint → RetainerMonthly governance
Written oversight report delivered every cycle. Drift detected, changes logged, costs observed, optimizations prioritised. Escalation into a follow-on Sprint if needed.
RetainerTransparent, fixed pricing
No hourly billing.
No scope surprises.
Two package options depending on the scope of your Sprint. Both include 3 months of Oversight Retainer. All pricing is fixed — agreed before work begins.
+ 3-Month Retainer
- Starter Sprint — 1 workflow, 1–2 weeks
- Sprint Scope Form — scope locked before work begins
- Integration contract and boundary notes
- Preflight and safe-run checklist
- Operator handoff notes and change summary
- Risk / rollback note
- 3 months Standard Oversight Retainer
- Monthly AI Operations Oversight Report
- Tool & Vendor Watch Log — standing artifact
- Escalation routing to follow-on Sprint
- Expanded workflow scope (2–3 workflows)
- Full dependency map across scoped workflows
+ 3-Month Retainer
- Expanded Sprint — 2–3 workflows, 2–4 weeks
- Everything in Starter Sprint
- Full dependency map across all scoped workflows
- Implementation change log
- Live walkthrough / closeout review call
- Remediation backlog or phase-two roadmap
- 3 months Standard Oversight Retainer
- Monthly AI Operations Oversight Report
- Tool & Vendor Watch Log — standing artifact
- Streamlined re-scoping for follow-on Sprints
- Cost and tool efficiency observations
- Escalation routing to follow-on Sprint
Retainer continues month-to-month after the 3-month founding cycle at $1,200/mo (Standard) or $2,400/mo (Complex Operations). Complex Operations Retainer available on request — contact us to discuss scope.
What you receive
Every deliverable.
From both products.
The package combines the full deliverable set from both the Rollout Sprint and the Oversight Retainer. Nothing is removed or shortened because it is bundled.
From the Rollout Sprint
- Sprint Scope Form — scope locked before work begins
- Scoped rollout plan and implementation map
- Workflow configuration or build (1–3 workflows depending on tier)
- Integration contract and boundary notes
- Preflight and safe-run checklist
- Operator handoff notes
- Change summary log
- Risk / rollback note with known-good reference
- Full dependency map (Expanded tier)
- Implementation change log (Expanded tier)
- Live closeout review call (Expanded tier)
- Remediation backlog / phase-two roadmap (Expanded tier)
From the Oversight Retainer (monthly)
- Monthly AI Operations Oversight Report
- Change / Drift / Risk Findings Summary
- What worked / what failed / what needs review
- Tool & Vendor Watch Log — standing artifact updated monthly
- Cost and tool efficiency observations
- Optimization recommendations and priority list
- Executive summary for decision-makers
- Monthly scheduled review call
- Emergency escalation calls (up to 2/month)
- Escalation recommendation into follow-on Sprint
- Streamlined re-scoping for Sprints during retainer period
Who this is for
One agreement for teams
who want both.
The Controlled Launch Package is for teams who know they want the build and the ongoing governance — and want a single point of contact, a single agreement, and no gap between delivery and oversight.
We want a workflow built right and someone watching it after
- "We've been burned by builds that nobody documented."
- "We want rollout without chaos — and someone watching it after."
- "One agreement. One relationship. Continuous control."
- "We don't want to re-engage a new vendor after the build."
I need the build documented and governance to report upward on
- "My CEO wants AI under control — build and governance."
- "I need documentation that survives whoever built it."
- "I need a monthly report I can present to leadership."
- "No gap between delivery and oversight."
Our audit identified priority workflows — now we need them built and monitored
- "The Clarity Audit gave us the list. Now we need execution."
- "We want the Sprint to fix what the audit found."
- "We want the Retainer to make sure it stays fixed."
- "Full governance loop — audit, build, watch."
Why the package
Why one agreement beats
two separate engagements.
Booking the Sprint and Retainer separately means two intakes, two onboarding processes, and a gap between delivery and oversight. The package eliminates all three.
Sprint handoff becomes Retainer baseline instantly
When the Sprint closes, the handoff documentation becomes the Month 1 Retainer baseline. No re-intake. No context re-establishment. Oversight starts from a position of full knowledge.
Same team builds it and watches it
The same Alcoden engagement that built the workflow monitors it. They know exactly what was scoped, what was excluded, what the rollback path is, and what the known-good state looks like.
Oversight starts the month the Sprint closes
Month 1 Retainer begins immediately after Sprint closeout. There is no window where the newly built workflow is running unmonitored. The governance loop is continuous from day one.
Retainer identifies follow-on Sprint work immediately
When the monthly report surfaces new workflow needs, re-scoping into a follow-on Sprint is streamlined. The context is already there. No fresh intake. Faster time to action.
One price, agreed before anything begins
The package is fixed-price end to end — Sprint build and Retainer oversight. No hourly billing surprises from either engagement. You know the full cost before you sign.
Build → commission → watch — the complete cycle
The Controlled Launch Package is the only Alcoden product that delivers the full AI operations governance loop: controlled build, commissioning standard, ongoing oversight. All in one engagement.
How we compare
Not two separate vendors.
One continuous engagement.
| What you need | Sprint + Retainer separately | Controlled Launch Package | Freelance build + internal monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single intake and onboarding | ✕ Two separate intakes | ✓ One intake at booking | ✕ Separate intake each time |
| Sprint handoff becomes Retainer baseline | ✕ Manual re-onboarding | ✓ Automatic — same engagement | ✕ No structured handoff |
| No gap between build and oversight | ✕ Gap while Retainer onboards | ✓ Retainer starts Month 1 | ✕ No systematic oversight |
| Same team builds and monitors | Sometimes | ✓ Always — one engagement | ✕ Different parties |
| Fixed total price, agreed upfront | Two separate fixed prices | ✓ One fixed price | ✕ Hourly + ad hoc |
| Monthly written governance report | ✓ Via Retainer | ✓ Included from Month 1 | ✕ No structured report |
| Streamlined follow-on Sprint re-scoping | New engagement required | ✓ Built into the retainer | ✕ Start over |
Controlled rollout.
Continuous governance.
One agreement.
Complete the Sprint Scope Form to begin. Alcoden will confirm workflow scope, package tier, and timeline within 24 hours. The Retainer baseline is established at Sprint closeout — no second intake required.
Starter Package $8,000 fixed · Expanded Package $11,000 fixed · No hourly billing · Retainer continues month-to-month after founding cycle