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  Send only original contracts - faxed or copied signatures are not originals. Submitting contracts with faxed or copied signatures will delay the review and execution of your contract.
 
  Make sure Terms & Conditions are included, either on the back of the document or as an attachment. Please contact the Vendor if Terms & Conditions are missing. Submitting contracts without all the necessary Terms & Conditions will delay the review and execution of your contract.
 
 

Please include all referenced Exhibits, Attachments or Addendum. Submitting contracts without all the necessary Exhibits, Attachments or Addendum will delay the review and execution of your contract.

 
 

If an insurance certificate is required by contract, check that certificates are attached; current, in amounts that match contract amounts and additional insured language is included. If the insurance certificate is missing or does not contain contract requirements, please contact Vendor to receive required insurances. Any reduced limits or waivers need to have prior written approval of Risk Management (621-1790).

 
 

READ the contract to ascertain the following: (a) All blanks are filled in correctly; (b) Freight charges are reflected correctly; (c) Dollar amounts match; (d) Taxes are included or not; (e) Payment Terms are acceptable; (f) Equipment installation terms are accurate; (g) Pick up and return of equipment is acceptable; (h) Warranty is acceptable; (i) Maintenance is included/needed; (j) Term of the Agreement is correct; (k) Any renewal options are included; (l) Is automatic renewal desired. Contracting reviews contracts for its LEGAL CONTENT, and may not be aware of any special terms and conditions negotiated prior to the contract being issued.

 
 

If the transaction involves the issuance of a Department Requisition (dPR), the contract should be forwarded to Purchasing as an attachment.  If the transaction involves the issuance of a Purchase Order, the contract should be forwarded to the appropriate Buyer for review and signature.

 
 

All contracts associated with a Check Request or P-Card will be managed and signed by the Contracting Office.

   
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