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.
Select the Pre-Submission Requirements to review the Contract Management Policy, Contract Submission Guidelines, and Professional Services Guidelines.
Select the Submission Procedures to determine Required forms, Contract Document Types, the Contract Path, Contract Management Forms, and portal training.
exclamationUpcoming Contract Portal Training Sessions
We’re excited to announce several upcoming Contract Portal Training sessions designed to help campus navigate the Procurement Contract Portal with confidence and ease.
📅 Training Dates (Virtual Sessions):
· October 30 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
· November 14 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
· December 4 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re new to the portal or looking to refresh your knowledge, this training will provide valuable insights and practical tips to streamline your contract submission process.
How to Register: Email procuretrain@ua.edu to reserve your spot.
Location
Procurement Services Building
1500 Flint River Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Use the UA Interactive UA Maps to locate our offices.
Newsletter
Procurement Services publishes a monthly newsletter to inform our campus partners about policy reminders and updates, Procurement systems, procedure reminders and updates, and events.
Latest News
- Introducing the Vendor Table in the Contract PortalOne of the most frequent requests we’ve received from campus users is the ability to save and reuse vendor information. We’re excited to announce that this feature is now live in the Procurement Contract Portal! Think of the Vendor Table as your personal address book for vendors—most useful when it’s… Read more: Introducing the Vendor Table in the Contract Portal
- New Submission Process for PSA and VDSStarting June 1, 2025, all Professional Services Agreements (PSA) and Vendor Disclosure Statements (VDS) must be submitted through the Procurement Contract Portal (Agiloft). Additionally, Vendor Disclosure Statements will no longer be required for any contracts or agreements under $75,000, regardless of type. Need help? Step-by-step guidance on submitting a Vendor Disclosure Statement (VDS) or a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) through… Read more: New Submission Process for PSA and VDS
- Online Reservations are ContractsA 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 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