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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.
Newsletter
Procurement Services publishes a monthly newsletter to inform our campus partners about policy reminders and updates, Procurement systems, procedures reminders and updates, and events.
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
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Know before you sign! All University contracts must be signed by someone who is authorized by the Board of Trustrees.
Concur Reserve travel, reconcile P-Card transactions, request reimbursements, & pay vendors.
Latest News
- Updated Portal User Guide Now AvailableThe 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 UpgradeIt 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
- A Contract by Any Other Name is Still a ContractA contract can be hidden under many document titles like Order Form, Reservation, Subscription, Warranty, Memorandum, and many more. A contract is an agreement between parties that creates an obligation to do or not to do something. So, the name of the document does not matter; it’s the obligations contained… Read more: A Contract by Any Other Name is Still a Contract
Contact
Box 870130
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Physical Address:
1500 Flint River Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401