Fixed-Fee Microsoft Consulting Accelerators
Defined scope. Defined timeline. Defined price. No surprises. Enterprise Microsoft consulting from $15,000.
Microsoft Consulting with Budget Certainty
Quick Answer: EPC Group offers 8 fixed-fee Microsoft consulting accelerators ranging from $15,000 (Copilot Readiness Assessment) to $75,000 (AI Governance Framework). Each accelerator has defined scope, deliverables, timeline, and price — no time-and-materials surprises. Built from 29 years and hundreds of enterprise engagements, these accelerators deliver proven outcomes at predictable costs.
Time-and-materials consulting creates perverse incentives: the longer a project takes, the more the firm earns. Fixed-fee accelerators flip that equation — EPC Group is incentivized to deliver efficiently because our profit depends on execution speed, not billable hours.
Every accelerator below has been refined through hundreds of enterprise Microsoft consulting engagements. We know the scope, the timeline, and the deliverables because we have done this before — for organizations just like yours.
Our Fixed-Fee Accelerators
Copilot Readiness Assessment
$15,000
2-3 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Organizations evaluating Microsoft Copilot deployment
Deliverables:
- SharePoint permissions and oversharing audit
- Sensitivity label deployment readiness
- Data governance gap analysis for Copilot
- Copilot licensing and ROI projection
- Pilot group selection and rollout plan
- 30-day post-delivery support
Power BI Quick-Start
$25,000
4-6 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Organizations starting their Power BI journey or needing quick executive dashboards
Deliverables:
- 5 executive dashboards connected to your data
- Optimized data model with star schema design
- Row-level security configuration
- Basic governance framework documentation
- End-user training (up to 20 users)
- 30-day post-delivery support
M365 Security Hardening
$25,000
3-4 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Organizations needing immediate security improvements on M365
Deliverables:
- Conditional Access policy implementation
- MFA enforcement across all users
- DLP policies for sensitive data types
- Microsoft Defender configuration
- Insider Risk Management baseline
- Security posture report and recommendations
Data Governance Assessment
$35,000
4-6 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Organizations starting data governance or preparing for compliance audits
Deliverables:
- Data landscape discovery and inventory
- Microsoft Purview deployment and configuration
- Sensitivity label taxonomy design
- Data classification scan of key data stores
- Governance framework and policy documentation
- CoE establishment recommendations
SharePoint Migration Accelerator
$35,000
4-8 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Organizations migrating from SharePoint on-premises, file shares, or other platforms
Deliverables:
- Source environment assessment (up to 1TB)
- Target information architecture design
- Permission mapping and remediation plan
- Pilot migration of 3 representative sites
- Migration runbook and timeline
- Post-migration validation checklist
Azure Landing Zone
$40,000
4-6 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Organizations building their first governed Azure environment
Deliverables:
- Enterprise-scale landing zone architecture
- Identity and access management (Entra ID)
- Hub-spoke network topology
- Azure Policy and governance guardrails
- Security baseline (Defender, Sentinel)
- Initial workload migration (up to 5 servers)
M365 Governance Framework
$35,000
4-6 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Organizations experiencing Teams sprawl or SharePoint permission chaos
Deliverables:
- Teams governance policies (naming, lifecycle, guest access)
- SharePoint site provisioning process
- Group and team creation policies
- External sharing and guest access configuration
- Retention and archival policies
- Governance documentation and admin training
AI Governance Framework
$75,000
6-10 weeks
IDEAL FOR: Regulated organizations deploying AI (Copilot, Azure AI) needing governance frameworks
Deliverables:
- AI risk assessment (NIST AI RMF aligned)
- Copilot Safety Blueprint for your industry
- AI usage policies and acceptable use guidelines
- Microsoft Purview AI governance configuration
- Responsible AI training program
- AI governance operating model documentation
Why Fixed-Fee Over Time-and-Materials
Fixed-fee consulting fundamentally changes the incentive structure between client and consulting firm. Here is how the two models compare across the dimensions that matter most to enterprise buyers.
| Dimension | Fixed-Fee | Time-and-Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Predictability | Total cost known before project starts. No surprise invoices. | Estimated cost only. Final invoice depends on actual hours logged. |
| Risk Allocation | Consulting firm absorbs underestimation risk. Overruns are the firm's problem. | Client absorbs all risk. Scope creep and underestimation increase your bill. |
| Incentive Alignment | Firm is incentivized to deliver efficiently — profit depends on execution speed. | Firm earns more the longer the project takes. Perverse incentive to extend timelines. |
| Budget Approval | CFOs approve a fixed number. Simple procurement process. | Open-ended commitment is harder to approve. Requires ongoing cost monitoring. |
| Timeline Certainty | Defined timeline with milestone-based delivery. Delays cost the firm, not you. | Timeline is an estimate. Extensions are common and always billable. |
Time-and-materials still works for exploratory engagements with undefined scope. For defined outcomes, fixed-fee is the superior model.
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What is a fixed-fee consulting accelerator?
A fixed-fee accelerator is a pre-packaged consulting engagement with defined scope, deliverables, timeline, and price. Unlike time-and-materials billing (where costs are unpredictable), fixed-fee accelerators give you budget certainty and clear outcomes. EPC Group accelerators are designed from 29 years of enterprise Microsoft engagements — we know exactly what it takes to deliver each outcome because we have done it hundreds of times.
Why choose fixed-fee over time-and-materials consulting?
Fixed-fee advantages: 1) Budget certainty — no surprise invoices, 2) Outcome-focused — the firm is incentivized to deliver efficiently, 3) Faster delivery — defined scope prevents scope creep, 4) Risk transfer — the firm absorbs the risk of underestimation, 5) Executive approval — easier to get budget approval for a fixed price. Time-and-materials works better for exploratory or undefined scope. EPC Group offers both models, but recommends fixed-fee accelerators for initial engagements where scope is clear.
Can accelerators be customized?
Yes. Each accelerator has a base scope and optional add-ons. For example, the Power BI Quick-Start base includes 5 dashboards; you can add 5 more for an incremental fixed fee. The Copilot Readiness Assessment base covers M365 data governance; add Azure AI assessment for a supplemental fee. EPC Group scopes every accelerator to your specific environment during a free discovery call — if the standard accelerator does not fit, we create a custom fixed-fee proposal.
What happens if the project scope changes?
Accelerators include a defined change management process. Small scope adjustments (substituting one dashboard for another, adding a data source) are handled within the engagement. Material scope changes (doubling the number of dashboards, adding a new workload) are documented in a change order with an incremental fixed fee. This protects both sides: you get the originally scoped deliverables, and any additions are transparently priced.
Do accelerators include post-delivery support?
Every EPC Group accelerator includes 30 days of post-delivery support for questions, minor adjustments, and knowledge transfer. For ongoing support, we offer managed services packages starting at $5,000/month that include 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, performance tuning, and user support. Many clients transition from an accelerator to a managed services relationship for continuous optimization.
Start with a Fixed-Fee Accelerator
Schedule a free discovery call. We will recommend the right accelerator for your needs — or create a custom fixed-fee proposal if none of the standard packages fit.
Why Organizations Choose EPC Group
EPC Group is a Houston-based Microsoft consulting firm with 29 years of enterprise implementation experience and over 10,000 successful deployments across Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SharePoint, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Copilot. We serve organizations across all industries including Fortune 500, federal agencies, healthcare, financial services, government, manufacturing, energy, education, retail, technology, and global enterprises.
What sets EPC Group apart is our governance-first approach. Every engagement begins with a security and compliance assessment. Our team of senior architects brings hands-on delivery experience across HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and CMMC environments. We own outcomes, not hours.
- Fixed-fee accelerators with predictable pricing and defined deliverables
- Senior architect engagement on every project, not rotating juniors
- Compliance-native delivery for regulated industries
- End-to-end coverage from strategy through 24/7 managed services
- 11,000+ enterprise engagements refined into repeatable, risk-controlled patterns
Call (888) 381-9725 or email contact@epcgroup.net for a free assessment.
Fixed-Fee Microsoft Consulting Accelerators
EPC Group offers fixed-fee Microsoft consulting accelerators with defined scope, timeline, and price. No surprise invoices. Each accelerator delivers a specific outcome — Power BI Quick-Start, SharePoint Migration, Copilot Readiness, or Azure Landing Zone — starting at $15,000. Budget certainty for procurement before the first call.
Fixed-fee accelerator menu
- Copilot Readiness Assessment — $15,000 · 2–4 weeks · Governance gap assessment, sensitivity label design, readiness scorecard.
- Power BI Quick-Start — $25,000 · 4–6 weeks · 3–5 reports, one data source, semantic model, and governance setup.
- SharePoint Migration Accelerator — $35,000 · 6–8 weeks · Up to 500 GB, permission mapping, governance, and cutover.
- Azure Landing Zone — $40,000 · 4–6 weeks · Management groups, hub-spoke networking, Azure Policy, and monitoring setup.
- AI Readiness Assessment — $25,000–$75,000 · 4–6 weeks · Full AI environment audit, risk scoring, roadmap.
- Copilot Deployment Package — $50,000–$150,000 · 8–12 weeks · Readiness + deployment + adoption for one business unit.
- AI Governance Implementation — $100,000–$300,000 · 12–24 weeks · NIST AI RMF or EU AI Act framework, policies, controls, audit documentation.
Why fixed-fee consulting
Most consulting firms bill time-and-materials. Scope creep is the client's problem. Fixed-fee changes the incentive structure.
- Budget certainty — no surprise invoices. The fee is the fee.
- Outcome-focused — EPC Group is incentivized to deliver efficiently, not to bill more hours.
- Faster delivery — defined scope prevents scope creep and decision delays.
- Risk transfer — EPC Group absorbs the risk of underestimating hours. The client pays the fixed price regardless.
- Easier approvals — procurement and legal can approve a fixed price faster than an open-ended T&M engagement.
How fixed-fee accelerators work
Each accelerator has a defined scope, deliverables, and timeline. EPC Group does not expand scope without a formal change order. Here is the process.
- Week 1: Kick-off call. Current-state assessment. Scope confirmation.
- Weeks 1–N: Delivery phase. Defined deliverables built and reviewed.
- Final week: Client acceptance review. Handoff documentation. Knowledge transfer session.
Deliverables are documented in the Statement of Work before the engagement begins. If EPC Group underestimates scope, that is EPC Group's cost to absorb — not the client's.
Power BI Quick-Start: what you get
The Power BI Quick-Start accelerator delivers a production-ready Power BI environment in 4–6 weeks.
- 3–5 interactive Power BI reports connected to your data source.
- Semantic model with appropriate DAX measures and row-level security.
- Power BI workspace governance setup (certified dataset, access roles).
- One 90-minute training session for report authors.
- Governance runbook: refresh schedule, access management, and report update process.
Copilot Readiness Assessment: what you get
The Copilot Readiness Assessment is the fastest way to understand your organization's readiness for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- SharePoint and OneDrive oversharing audit — identifies content Copilot can surface to wrong users.
- Sensitivity label coverage assessment — what percentage of content is labeled.
- Copilot readiness scorecard — scored against EPC Group's 4-pillar methodology.
- Prioritized remediation roadmap — specific actions to take before Copilot is activated.
- Estimated Copilot ROI model based on your user count and use cases.
Why EPC Group accelerators
EPC Group has run the same accelerator scopes hundreds of times. The scope is calibrated from 29 years of enterprise Microsoft engagements. We know exactly what it takes to deliver each outcome.
- 29 years of Microsoft consulting — accelerators built from real engagement patterns.
- Microsoft Solutions Partner — core designations.
- Former Gold Partner 2016–2022 (oldest continuous in North America).
- 10,000+ enterprise implementations.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fixed-fee consulting accelerator?
A fixed-fee accelerator is a consulting engagement with a defined scope, deliverables, timeline, and single fixed price. There are no hourly overruns. The price does not change unless the client formally expands scope via a change order.
What happens if EPC Group underestimates the scope?
EPC Group absorbs the cost. Fixed-fee means fixed-fee. If delivering the defined scope requires more hours than estimated, EPC Group completes the work at no additional charge. This is the core value of fixed-fee over time-and-materials.
Can the scope of an accelerator be customized?
Yes. The base accelerators have defined default scopes. EPC Group can add modules (additional data sources, extra reports, additional sites) via a scoped change order. The base price remains fixed; additions are priced separately before work begins.
How do I know which accelerator is right for my situation?
Start with a 30-minute discovery call. An EPC Group architect will review your current environment and recommend the right accelerator or combination. Most clients start with an assessment accelerator (Copilot Readiness or AI Readiness) before committing to a larger deployment.
Start with a fixed-fee accelerator
Talk to an EPC Group architect about which accelerator fits your situation. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.