In an effort to follow recommended social distancing guidelines, the Business Contracts Office (BCO) is working remotely, but is fully operational. All of our team members are available to assist during normal business hours. However, our general phone number (512-471-2866) is not being monitored. If you need assistance, please email vpcfo.contracts@austin.utexas.edu.
The BCO continues to assist the university CSUs and departments with their normal business contract needs (including new agreements and amendments), as well as termination and modifications of agreements specifically related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and response, the BCO knows many contract managers and contract requestors at the university are seeking guidance on whether to terminate or postpone agreements. We are here to help you and your department maneuver through this ever-changing situation, and hope the following guides will provide you with useful direction.
If you are unable to find answers to your questions regarding a specific contract or a specific issue you have encountered, please reach out to us with your questions at vpcfo.contracts@austin.utexas.edu. If you have questions regarding a specific agreement, we recommend attaching a copy of the fully executed agreement to your email.
New Agreements for Purchases Related to COVID-19
If you or your department need to make a purchase of goods or services because of the university being in remote operational status due to the COVID-19 outbreak, please download the Guidance for New Agreements for Purchases Related to COVID-19 (PDF).
Agreements Needing Changes or Termination Due to COVID-19
Agreements for Events
For guidance regarding hotel, catering, facility use, speaker, and performer agreements that you may have with vendors for events scheduled to take place both on and off the university premises, please download the Guidance for Managing Agreements Related to Events during COVID-19 Outbreak and Response (PDF).
If your agreement was for an event or program taking place outside of the United States, please see International Agreements Guidance below.
International Agreements, including Study Abroad
For guidance regarding agreements with foreign parties, or that will be performed outside the United States, including Study Abroad program agreements, please download the Guidance for Managing International Agreements (PDF).
All other Agreements
For guidance regarding all other contract types, including services agreements and revenue-generating agreements, please download the Guidance for Managing All Other Agreements (PDF).