Students must never sign a contract. A contract defines an agreement between the University of Chicago and another party providing services.It is a legal and binding document. UIC Purchasing's mission is to lead customer-oriented and compliant procurement solutions with transparency, quality and integrity. The University Contracts webpage provides general guidance about contract initiation based on thresholds along with information about contract records. Contracting for Supplies and Services - Purchasing (UIC) The Contract for Procurement of Supplies and Services is the preferred template. The URA Contracts team handles a number of different agreement types, each of which is used to facilitate research at the University. Works with the State's public universities to meet their procurement needs free of undue influence. Complete the box below ONLY if this Contract includes renewal options as provided in the award on the Illinois procurement bulletin. From this list, Xavier.