Processing of Interagency Contracts (other than UNTHSC) when UNT is the "Receiving Agency"

Preparation of the Interagency Contract (IAC) when UNT is the “Receiving Agency”.

When UNT is to be the "Receiving Agency," the "Performing Agency" normally prepares the document, signs it, and sends it to the appropriate UNT department for processing. The department should attach the document to a requisition and submit the requisition to the Purchasing Services department for review and processing to the UNT Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs for approval.

Institutional approvals

A. The Vice President for Finance & Business Affairs is the sole authority to grant final approval and sign an IAC on behalf of UNT.

B. When UNT is the “Receiving Agency” and the IAC has been initiated and signed by the cooperating agency, and submitted to Purchasing Services with an appropriate requisition, the Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs shall approve, and sign.

Administration/Management of Interagency Contracts

Upon receipt of the joint agency-approved contract, when UNT is the “Receiving Agency,” the IAC shall be forwarded to the responsible UNT department by the PPS Contract Administration Manager. . The responsible department should maintain a copy for their files and will be required to approve the completion of the IAC services prior to payment by Purchasing and Payment Services. (Refer to Policy 2.1.14)