A focused first step before a broader review

A short conversation to understand the issue, the vendor, the contract area, and any timing concerns. This is not a review — it's a focused conversation to identify what information would be needed for a meaningful next step.

• No charge for the intake call
• Typically 30 minutes or less
• No extensive documentation required at this stage
• Redline determines whether a Preliminary Review appears appropriate

A paid, limited review of available documents and facts. The purpose is to determine whether the issue appears explainable based on available information, or whether additional clarification would be helpful. This step does not provide legal, audit, or compliance opinions. For smaller fixed-fee reviews, payment is generally required upfront.

• Fixed fee — determined before work begins
• Limited document scope — only what the question requires
• Written summary of observations and questions raised
• No formal audit opinion or legal conclusion

After the Preliminary Review, Redline outlines practical next steps based on what was reviewed — which may include no further action, additional document requests, targeted vendor questions, or referral to legal, audit, or other professionals where appropriate.

• No further work appears warranted based on information reviewed
• Additional documents or clarification would be needed
• Targeted vendor questions should be prepared
• A deeper review scope may be appropriate
• The issue may require legal, audit, or other professional support outside Redline's role