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Office of Legal Counsel and Compliance

UM Contract Management Quick Reference Guide:

Image Description: A vertically organized infographic with a dark red and white color scheme, branded with the University of Montana logo in the upper left corner. The title reads "Contract Management at a Glance" with the subtitle "One University. One Process. Contracts Done Right." The infographic is divided into seven labeled sections using icons, numbered steps, colored banners, and bullet points.The top section outlines a five-step contract process numbered one through five: Submit, Route for Review, Legal Review (if required), Approval and Signature, and Contract Management. Each step includes a brief description of actions and responsibilities. Below that, two side-by-side sections describe "Who Reviews Your Contract" and "Delegation of Signature Authority," each containing icons and bullet points identifying review offices and authority requirements. The lower half contains three additional sections: "Contract Manager Responsibilities," "Key Rules," and two highlighted sections labeled "Red Flags – Get Special Review" and "Important Reminders," each using bullet points and icons.At the bottom, a dark red banner lists three help resources: Legal Counsel, Procurement Services, and subject-matter reviewers, alongside a callout box reading "When in doubt, submit it. We'll route it."

Information for Vendors

Please view the Information for Vendors page to learn about resources which include: purchase order requirements, shipping and delivery instructions, invoices, tax exemptions, and general FAQs surrounding these topics.