The Office of the General Counsel reviews the form of contracts and agreements to which the University is a party in accordance with the Contract Approval and Signatory Authority Policy (PDF).  The Office can also provide model agreement templates for departments, as appropriate, upon request.

Procurement Contracts (Goods and Services)

The requirements that apply to contracts for procurement, or lease, of goods and services are set forth in the Procurement or Lease of Goods and Services Policy (PDF). Review of Procurement Contracts is led by Purchasing Services and should be submitted through their FootPrint system under Key Resources.

Sponsored Project Awards

The requirements that apply to sponsored project awards (grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other related agreements, made in support of research or other sponsored projects) are set forth on the Sponsored Project Administration Accept Award webpage. Review of Sponsored Project Awards is led by SPA Project Award Specialists and should be submitted to spa@uvm.edu.

Revenue Generating Contracts

The requirements that apply to revenue-generating contracts are set forth in the Revenue Generating Contracts Operating Procedure (PDF). The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for review of Revenue Generating Contracts, and should be submitted through the Electronic Contract Approval and Routing Form.

All Other Commitments

For all other commitments, or to request creation of a standard contract template, please submit a request using the Electronic Contract Approval and Routing Form.

 

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