This section reflects a compilation of requirements of law, policies implemented by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, and recommended practices.  The guidance provided is necessarily general in nature. If anything in this section is inconsistent with applicable law or Board policy, the current law or policy controls. The General Counsel’s Office should be consulted for specific guidance on any questions of law, policy or internal approval processes. This section is divided into the follow subsections:

I. Summary of Procedures

• Board Approval Requirements
• Project Approval Process
• Contracting Process

II. Contracting Details

• Awarding Professional Contracts
• Bidding a Capital Construction, Repair or Renovation Project
• Awarding the Contract

III. Contract Administration

• Contractor Qualifications
• Payment Requests and Processing
• Construction Inspection and Observation
• Project Document Management
• Substantial Completion
• Acceptance and Final Payment
• Dispute Resolution