The Contracting Lifecycle

Below you will find the contracting lifecycle. Click on the titles to get information and helpful tips about that stage. If you have any questions, let us know!

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    Buy Decision

    The first step in any purchase is to make the decision to buy. There are a number of things to consider when making that decision.

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    Planning for your Purchases 

    In order to get the best value for the UO, take a few minutes to plan your purchases - both big and small.  UO's Purchasing and Contracting Services team is ready to help you make a plan.

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    Develop Statement of Work

    Thet Statement of Work (SOW) is the most important component of any transaction. This guide is meant to help you construct a SOW that ensures your projects are successful.

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    Solicit Proposals

    Soliciting proposals ensures that buyers have all the information that they need to make best value decisions for their department.

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    Select Source/Vendor

    Once the proposals are in, its time to work with the PCS team to evaluate and select the right vendor.

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    Negotiate 

    Creating win-win agreements.

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    Execute

    What do you need to consider to execute a contract?

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    Contract Administration

    The basic steps to successfully manage your signed contract and what to do if you run into questions and problems along the way.