Forms

Procurement Services Forms

Consulting Contract Return on Investment Justification Form

For Consulting Services which exceed $10,000, this Consulting Contract Return on Investment Justification Form is REQUIRED. The Commonwealth of Virginia laws mandate Higher Education to maximize competition in the procurement process. Exemptions from competition must be fully justified, documented and pre-approved. Consulting services valued up to $100,000 are exempt from competition. This form will substantiate a Consulting procurement and ensure a Return on Investment for the University.

Contractor’s Form Addendum

This form may be used in conjunction with an agreement presented by a Contractor to the University, in order to mitigate some contracting risk.  Contact Procurement Services for assistance with vendor contracts.

Emergency Purchase Template

An emergency is an occurrence of a serious and urgent nature that demands immediate action.  Emergency procedures may be utilized only to purchase that which is necessary to cover the emergency.  Subsequent requirements shall be obtained using normal purchasing procedures.  The potential loss of funds at the end of a fiscal year is not considered to be an emergency.  Contact Procurement Services for assistance with emergency procurements.  This form will be used to document the purchase.

Performer/Entertainment Contract

This is an official UMW contract and the preferred form of agreement for the performance of personal services of talent or entertainment. This contract has been approved by UMW Legal Counsel and may not be modified without prior written approval by Procurement Services.

A University Performer’s Contract may be signed by Procurement Services or any Faculty or Staff member with Delegated Purchasing Authority up to the $10,000 single transaction limit or alternate limits as defined in the Signature Card. This contract form is exempt from competition and eVA per the Small Purchase Procedures Exemption C3. If you are unsure of whether the Performer’s Contract or the Instructional Speaker contract best fits your needs, contact Procurement Services for guidance. This contract must be fully executed prior to services being rendered and payment provided.

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Instructional Speaker Contract

This is an official UMW contract and preferred form of agreement for individuals providing instruction, workshops, lectures, or similar services to University departments or groups. This contract has been approved by UMW Legal Counsel and may not be modified without prior written approval by Procurement Services.

A University Instructional Speaker Contract may be signed by Procurement Services or any Faculty or Staff member with Delegated Purchasing Authority up to the $10,000 single transaction limit or alternate limits as defined in the Signature Card. The Instructional Speaker Contract requires an approved Independent Contractor (ICQ) number prior to signature. This contract form is exempt from competition per the Small Purchase Procedures Exemption C11, however eVA entry may be required in certain circumstances. If you are unsure of whether the Performer’s Contract or the Instructional Speaker contract best fits your needs, contact Procurement Services for guidance. This contract must be fully executed prior to services being rendered and payment provided.

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Purchase/Payment Approval Request Form

In light of the current COVID health crisis and the overall resulting impact to the University’s budget, all purchases of goods and services, with the exception of Emergency Management and Facilities, require Cabinet-level approval prior to procuring, regardless of fund source and payment method. To facilitate this process, please fill out this Purchase/Payment Approval Request form for Cabinet review.

Sole Source or Proprietary Purchase Template

University policy is to maximize competition in the procurement process.  Exceptions to competition (sole source/proprietary procurement) must be fully justified, documented and pre-approved.  This form will substantiate a Sole Source or Proprietary Procurement.  It will help expedite processing if sufficient detail is provided.  Please attach to this form any additional sheets as necessary to fully answer all questions.

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SPCC Forms

As part of continuing efforts to streamline the State’s procurement and payment processes, the Commonwealth of Virginia has established a contract with Bank of America Visa to provide its purchasing card program to state agencies and institutions. The Commonwealth of Virginia prefers the use of the Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) when making purchases under $50,000 from vendors that accept the card.  Visit the SPCC Forms page for a list of required documents.

Tax Exempt Certificate

As an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, UMW is exempt from paying sales and use taxes for tangible personal property to be consumed by the University.  Visit the UMW Finance Tax Exempt page for additional tax exempt information, including the Sales Tax Exempt Form.

Used Equipment and Equipment Accessory Purchase Request

This form is to be used when purchasing equipment and/or equipment accessories or attachments valued at a purchase price of $2,000 or over. This form shall be completed by the requesting department and submitted to Procurement Services for approval PRIOR to purchasing the item.

VCE Release

*Please note that the VCE Release Request Form has changed to an online form on the VCE website. https://www.govce.net/release-request

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE): §53.1-47 Code of Virginia requires all furniture to be purchased from VCE. A written release or waiver must be obtained from VCE for all non-VCE furniture purchases prior to the purchase if (§53.1-48 Code of Virginia):

  • The furniture VCE can provide does not meet the reasonable requirements of the department or institution;
  • An identical piece of furniture can be obtained at a verified lesser cost from the private sector, which is evidenced by a verified request for pricing;
  • Or the requisition cannot be fulfilled due to an insufficient supply of the furniture required.

VCE shall be afforded up to 48 hours to respond to a request for a release of furniture less than $200,000.  Contact Procurement Services for assistance if a release has not been received within this time frame.

Vendor Registration Forms

The Vendor Registration Information Form must be completed if you wish to be a vendor for UMW.  In addition to the Vendor Registration Information Form, US citizens, residents, and businesses must complete a Commonwealth of Virginia Substitute W-9 Form. Foreign citizens, residents, and companies must complete the appropriate IRS form for payments, including REIMBURSEMENTS, from UMW.