University Business Manager

Contracting Officer

Contract Signing Process

The contract process involves the following:

Prepare the contract for signature by the University Business Manager, David W. Kieft.
Attach a memorandum which includes:
1. a brief description of the content of the contract
2. source of funds (if funds involved)
3. explanation of how vendor was chosen (i.e. bidding, long-term relationship, renewal, etc.)
4. any prior approvals (ie: Department Chair, Dean, Administrator)
5. name, address and phone number of person in department to contact if questions arise about the content of the contract
6. name and address of responsible party to return signed contract to.
Send the contract via campus mail to the Business Manager, 2660 UCC.

Contracts will be routed in a timely manner and returned to the department promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Specific questions regarding where the contract is in the routing process should be directed to: business-manager@uiowa.edu .
Legal questions should be addressed to the Office of the General Counsel (Ph:319/335-3696).
Questions regarding Liability/Insurance issues should be directed to the Department of Risk Management, Insurance & Loss Prevention (Ph:319/335-0010) .
Questions regarding Research contracts should be directed to UI Division of Sponsored Programs (Ph:319-335-2123) .
Questions regarding Contracts for goods and services should be directed to Purchasing Department .

Business Manager is a department within the Finance and Operations organization.