The Ball Park Calculator

About Ball Park. The Ball Park Estimate is designed to provide a rough idea of what a project might cost before submitting a RFP. The Ball Park Estimate is just that -- it's an estimate, not a quote. The data used to calculate an estimate is drawn from industry standards and averages from recent proposals. A purchaser can use the Ball Park Estimate to craft a better RFP, and get a sense of what providers will offer in their quotes.

How it works. To get a Ball Park estimate, select the service or services for which you want an estimate from the pull-down menu. Add the item by clicking on the "Add Item" button. Enter your estimated number of units (pages, documents) and click "calculate" to get your estimate. You may add as many services as you wish, and can revise your estimate at any time. After adjusting your numbers, simply click on "calculate." Remove any selected item by clicking "Remove" in the item description box. Or you can start from scratch and clear the entire entry by clicking the "Clear Estimate" button.