University of Waterloo
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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
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The University has a procedure to outline the process, and responsibilities of those on campus engaged in contracting.
A contract includes any agreement made by or on behalf of the university in which legally binding or non-binding commitments are made by and/or to the university. Other terms that are sometimes used in place of "contract" include lease; guarantee; letter of intent or understanding; terms and conditions; memorandum of agreement, understanding or settlement; waiver; release. Contracts can take the form of a one-page letter agreement, as well as lengthier contracts which govern multiple transactions taking place over time. Money does not have to be exchanged in order for parties to create an enforceable contract.
If you are wondering about a simple contract for goods or services, what to do with it, who should sign it, here are the briefing notes taken from the procedure:
Procurement & Contracts Services has access to various levels of expertise to ensure proper insurance, legal expertise and signing authority is applied as each particular contract requires.
Following the procedure ideally ensures the University receives the goods and services it requires, and it protects our employees and the University from incurring unnecessary liability.
Procurement & Contracts Contract Coordinator:
David Okorogba dokorogba@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext 32858.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations.