Contract Requestor

The University employee who can create a contract record within the CMS and submit a contract for review.

Contract Signer

An employee of the University who is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the University. Currently, only the President, Vice President for Finance & Business Affairs, and Provost are authorized signers for the University.

Vendor/Third-Party Contract Form

A vendor/third-party contract form is a document provided to the University by a vendor or other third party that is written by a vendor, or another party, which may deviate from the University's standard terms and conditions.

Contract Form/Template

A contract form/template is a contract written using a University-approved contract template or form.

Vendor

A vendor is the party with whom the University contracts to provide the goods and/or services identified in a contract.

ENTITIES AFFECTED:

All Kentucky State University employees involved in creating, approving, signing, and/or managing contracts.

POLICY OWNER/INTERPRETING AUTHORITY:

Office of Finance & Business Affairs/Finance & Administration

Office of General Counsel

RELATED POLICIES/DOCUMENTS:

The Gold Book

STATUTORY OR REGULATORY REFERENCES:

Model Procurement Code

KAR 745 1:060