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Pricing
WAHDX offers transparent, scope-based pricing designed to reflect the level of testing effort and support required. Pricing is communicated during intake and confirmed prior to testing.
Typical pricing components may include:
Application & Intake Fee
Covers initial review, scoping, and program administration.
Testing & Certification Fee
Based on certification level, number of interfaces or APIs tested, and use case complexity.
Retesting Fees (if applicable)
Applied when significant remediation and additional testing cycles are required.
Maintenance or Renewal Fees
Associated with re-certification, major version changes, or expanded scope.
WAHDX strives to minimize unnecessary costs while ensuring thorough, independent validation. Detailed pricing schedules are available upon request.
Service Level Expectations (SLAs)
WAHDX Testing Lab operates under defined service level expectations to ensure predictability and fairness for all participants.
WAHDX Commitments
- Acknowledgment of intake requests within a defined business timeframe
- Delivery of testing plans and schedules after scope confirmation
- Execution of test cases according to agreed timelines
- Clear documentation of results, findings, and certification decisions
Vendor Responsibilities
- Provide stable test environments and access credentials
- Respond to findings and remediation requests in a timely manner
- Communicate planned system changes that may impact certification
Actual timelines and response targets are documented during intake and may vary based on program demand and testing scope.
Governance & Oversight
The WAHDX Testing Lab and Vendor Certification Program operates under established governance to ensure transparency, consistency, and alignment with Washington State priorities.
Key governance principles include:
Independence
Testing and certification decisions are based on objective criteria and documented results.
Standardization
Test cases and requirements align with recognized standards, implementation guides, and WAHDX policies.
Change Management
Certification requirements evolve through a defined process that includes stakeholder input and advance notice.
Appeals & Exceptions
Vendors may request clarification, appeal findings, or seek documented exceptions when appropriate.
Program oversight is provided through WAHDX governance structures, with coordination across technical, policy, and operational stakeholders.