Contract Overview
A contract is an agreement (oral or written) between two or more parties when there is a mutual exchange of promises or consideration upon defined terms and /or conditions. Although contracts for the University of Wyoming are primarily written documents, there can be enforceable oral contracts.
Written contracts may take many forms including:
- Agreements for Services
- Letter of Agreement
- Purchase Orders
- Online Terms and conditions
- Invoices
- Quote with a link to terms and conditions
Goods are defined as supplies, materials, and equipment purchased by University departments.
For example, these are all considered goods:
- Pens
- Equipment
Services are defined as labor, time, or effort furnished by an outside entity to the University.
For example, these are all considered services:
- Providing training
- Performing a seminar
- Writing a report
- Designing a website
If a purchase involves both good and a service (for example, you purchase a piece of equipment and the company provides training to University employees on how to use the equipment), then the purchase should be treated as a service.
Purchases of information technology services and products by the University, including, but not limited to use of hardware and software products and web page design or maintenance, need to adhere to the Accessibility Policy for Technology Purchases.
questions about contracts
If you have questions regarding the contract process generally or legal review, contact the Office of General Counsel at 307-766-4981.
If you have questions regarding the WyoCloud contract process, and you can't find the answer on this website, or in the Quick Reference Guide, please contact Andara Frasier, Associate General Counsel at 307-766-4981, or Jerrod Legg, Business Office Manager at 307-766-5768.
If you have questions regarding the Employee/Independent Contractor (E/IC) Determination Worksheet. Contact the Tax Office at 307-766-2821 or tax@uwyo.edu.
If you have questions regarding purchases, contact the Procurement Services Office at 307-766-5233.
If you have questions regarding payments, contact the Payment Services Office at 307-766-5233.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented on this website is for informational purposes only and nothing on this website should be construed or relied upon as legal advice. The Office of the General Counsel should be consulted regarding the specific facts and circumstances associated with any legal matter.
