Contracts

Contracting Authority

Contracting authority for the University of Iowa is limited to the Board of Regents, the President, and specified individuals or offices (Vice President for Research, Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations, University Business Manager, Director of Purchasing). The majority of departments do NOT have contracting authority.

Contracting Information

• Contracting and Contracting Process
• UI Operations Manual Contracting Guidelines
• University Contracting Authority 
• Professional Services Agreement 
• Terms and Conditions for Purchases/Services

Contracting Contacts

• Contracting Questions:  Business Managers Office
• Legal Questions:  Office of the General Counsel
• Research Contracts Questions: UI Division of Sponsored Programs
• Goods and Services Contracts:  Purchasing Department
• Contract Review (Insurances/Indemnification): Risk Management