Contract Assistance
In an effort to streamline the contracting process, we have listed below the common agreements needed by units of the University, together with contract resources. Only persons with delegated authority to sign agreements may bind the University. If you believe you should receive a delegation, please consult the "how to . . ." on the Contract Basics page, or consult with the Office of University Counsel, 4-5352.
The following considerations will help you justify the need for the
contract and make it easier to get the contract approved. Show or hide all
explanations
28E Agreements - Agreements under Chapter 28E of the Iowa Code
Affiliation Agreements for Placement of Student Interns - see Internships and Service Learning
Collaborative Teaching or Research Agreements
Confidentiality
Agreements - see Non-Disclosure Agreements
Copyright Licenses and Permission
Employment Contracts
Facilities Use Agreements (University use of other's facilities)
Facilities Use Agreements (University use of other's facilities) - Agreements for short term use of land, rooms, space or facilities |
| Contact: | Rental of hotel or conference facilities: Purchasing
Farm plot use: Purchasing
Other access agreements: Purchasing |
| Resources: |
Leases - See Real Estate Leases, Below |
| Requires
review by: |
For hotel and conference facilities: Purchasing
For farm plot use: Purchasing
For other agreements: Office of University Counsel |
| Signature Authority: |
For renting hotel and conference facilities: Purchasing
For access to land or facilities: Purchasing
For other use of third party facilities: Senior Vice President for Business and Finance |
Facilities Use Agreements (outside use of University facilities)
Facilities Use Agreements (outside use of University facilities) - Agreements for short term use of land, rooms, space or facilities |
| Contact: |
For contracts relating to use of specific facilities, please contact the manager of the facility.
For general questions regarding facility use agreements, or assistance with drafting such an agreement, please contact Office of University Counsel. |
| Resources: |
Room Scheduling
Conference Services
Recreation Services
Location Agreements - Policy and Procedure [TBD]
Facilities Use Agreement (Word document) to permit use of outdoor University facilities |
| Requires review
by: |
Office
of University Counsel or Purchasing (only for units without delegated authority) |
| Signature Authority: |
University units that have delegated authority
For renting University hotel and conference facilities: Memorial Union, Conference Services
For access to University land or facilities for research purposes: Purchasing
For other use by third party facilities: Senior Vice President for Business and Finance
For location agreements: Senior Vice President for Business and Finance |
Fee for Service
Housing Contracts (contracts for University use of housing owned by others)
Housing
Contracts - Contracts for University use of housing owned by others |
| Contact: |
Purchasing |
| Signature Authority: |
For Services $2,000 and above (or involving a conflict of interest vendor): Purchasing
For Services under $2,000: Deans, Chairs, Directors |
Housing Contracts (Contracts for others' use of space)
Industry Contracts - for research work on behalf of private entities - see Research Agreements
Insurance Agreements
Internships and Services Learning
Material Transfer Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements for Research Purposes
Non-Disclosure
Agreements for Research Purposes - Agreements requiring University
Employees not to disclose information received from a third party |
| Contact: |
OSPA
Industry Relations |
| Requires
review by: |
OSPA
For procurement of equipment: Purchasing |
| Signature Authority: |
Director of the Office of Sponsored
Programs Administration
For procurement of equipment: Purchasing |
Patent License (for ISU use)
Patent License (for use of ISU-owned Patent)
Professional Services Agreements (other than for legal, architectural and facilities design)
Professional Services Agreements (for legal services)
Professional Services Agreements (for design of University facilities)
Professional Service Agreements (PSA's) for Design of University Facilities |
| Contact: |
Capital Projects: Facilities
Other Projects: Purchasing |
| Resources: |
Capital Planning Process
|
| Signature Authority: |
Capital Projects of an estimated cost at or above $1 million: Board of Regents
Capital Projects of less than $1 million: Senior Vice President for Business and Finance
Non-capital Projects (other than ISU facilities): Assistant Vice President for Business Services or Purchasing Agent |
Purchases of Goods and Services (other than PSA's)
Real Estate Leases
Real Estate Sale or Purchase
Research Agreements including Research Subcontracts
Research Agreements including Research Subcontracts - Sponsored research agreements and subcontracts to sponsored research agreements |
| Contact: |
OSPA |
| Signature Authority: |
Director of OSPA, OSPA Staff or Vice President for Research and Economic Development
|
Service Center Agreements - for providing goods or services to the public - see Fee for Service
Software License Agreements
Speaker and Performing Artist Agreements
Speaker and Performing Artist Agreements - Agreements for presentation of speeches and performances |
| Contact: |
For speakers to appear as part of the Lectures Program, contact University Lectures (Pat Miller) - Phone: 4-9935
For events to take place at Iowa State Center, contact SMG - Phone: 4-3347
For events involving Hilton Coliseum, Bergstrom Practice Facility or Jack Trice Stadium: Nick Britton - Phone: 4-5001
For other speakers or performances: Purchasing (Cory Harms) - Phone: 4-2591
|
| Resources: |
Speaker/Performing Artist Agreement [TBD]
Use of Honorarium Vouchers for Speakers |
| Signature Authority: |
For Lectures Program Speakers: Manager, Lectures Program
Talent contracts at Iowa State Center under $25,000: SMG
Talent contracts at Iowa State Center $25,000 and above: Assistant Vice President for Business Services
Lectures or events under $2,000 (not involving a conflict of interest vendor) : Deans, Chairs and Directors
For events involving Hilton Coliseum, Bergstrom Practice Facility or Jack Trice Stadium: Purchasing
All others: Purchasing |
Sponsored Research Agreements - see Research Agreements
Trademark Agreements