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Procurement of services for or on behalf of WOU requires a fully executed contract prior to the start of services<\/strong>, including but not limited to outside catering, software as a service, live speaker engagements, services obtained from an off-campus vendor, and others. If you need a contract processed, please submit a Contract Number Request Form to get started. If you are unsure if a contract is needed, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or email. Please allow three weeks for the complete process.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”29px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”22px” body_font=”Montserrat||||||||” width=”100%” custom_margin=”|-966px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| display: none;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Step 1: Complete contract number request form” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Complete the Contract Number Request Form. Be sure to leave blank all sections of the form that do not apply to the contract or agreement. Include the name of the Department Budget Authority on the form. Additionally, be sure that the Budget Authority has preapproved the funds.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Step 2: Complete appropriate contract or agreement template” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Step 3: Obtain Certificate of Insurance (COI) from vendor\/contractor and liability waivers ” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Professional Liability Insurance or Workers’ Comp insurance may be required when applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n If requested by WOU, additional insurance should include \u201cthe State of Oregon, the Board of Trustees for Western Oregon University, and Western Oregon University, their respective officers, employees and members\u201d as additional insured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Step 4. Contract review and revision process” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n\n
Insurance requirements have been clarified by PURMIT, (Public Universities Risk Management and Insurance Trust).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Automobile Liability insurance coverage is required for contractors\/vendors when they transport university property or use of their vehicle is integral to the performance of the contract. Insurance requirements are provided in the Matrix Table<\/a>. Use of Personal Auto coverage instead of Commercials coverage is appropriate for sole proprietors.<\/span>\n