Contracts
The following is required to initiate a service contract:
- Name, address and Social Security number or Federal ID number of individual/company providing service.
- Detailed description of service requested, including the supplies necessary for completion.
- Date services will be performed/completed.
- Itemized list and total cost of services to be completed. If a final cost of services cannot be determined, provide a cost estimate.
Forward all contracts to the Purchasing Department. Include the following documentation on the final page of each contract to authorize content:
- A department signature.
- A cost center manager signature.
- Cost center and account code information.
The dean's or director's signature authorizes contract expenses to be charged to their department.
The Purchasing Department will fax the contract to providers and forward to Accounts Payable for processing.
All contracts for services that involve university funds or service require final signature authorization by the Purchasing Manager. Please allow at least one week for Purchasing to review and negotiate contract terms. Complex contracts may require up to one month to process.
For questions regarding an independent contractor, click here for more information.
