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Procurement Contracts

Contract Management

Contract Management

Mission: The Contract Management Office of Procurement Services supports the mission of the University by facilitating contract review and negotiation while evaluating institutional risks in a professional and timely manner in accordance with Alabama law and University policies.

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Procurement Services publishes a monthly newsletter to inform our campus partners about policy reminders and updates, Procurement systems, procedures reminders and updates, and events.

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Location

Procurement Services Building
1500 Flint River Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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Procurement Contract Submittal All contracts are submitted through the Contract Portal

Contract portal

Professional Services Need information on professional servies?

Professional Services

Know before you sign! All University contracts must be signed by someone who is authorized by the Board of Trustrees.

Authorized signer List

Concur Reserve travel, reconcile P-Card transactions, request reimbursements, & pay vendors.

Concur

Latest News

  • Online Reservations are Contracts
    A contract can be referred to by various names, such as an Agreement, Settlement, Commitment, Warranty, Reservation, or Deposit. It is also possible for a contract to have no title and still be binding. The wording of the contract is what matters, not its title. In some cases, a signature… Read more: Online Reservations are Contracts
  • Updated Portal User Guide Now Available
    The updated Procurement Contract Portal User Guide is now available on our website.  The updated portal maintains a layout similar to the previous version, but at the request of our campus partners, we have introduced several exciting new features that the guide will help you navigate. One significant addition is the searchable… Read more: Updated Portal User Guide Now Available
  • Cancelation Clauses – “Be Ye Warned”
    Many contracts have cancelation clauses that require the University to pay 100% of the contract amount if your department cancels the contract prior to an event. This is especially true for hotels and catered events. Contract Management tries to negotiate for a lower cancelation penalty, but occasionally, the vendor won’t… Read more: Cancelation Clauses – “Be Ye Warned”
  • Contract Portal Upgrade
    It has been one month since we launched our updated Procurement Contract Portal, and we would like to express our appreciation for your patience as we address the challenges associated with software updates. Here are a few important tips for logging in for the first time: 1. Before logging in,… Read more: Contract Portal Upgrade

Contact

Box 870130
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Contract Management

contracts@ua.edu

Ph: (205) 348-5230
Fax: (205) 348-4862

Physical Address: 

1500 Flint River Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401