Your next step is to complete your bid or proposal. We put your business goals first during the contract negotiations process.The URA Contracts team handles a number of different agreement types, each of which is used to facilitate research at the University. We'll help you craft the best vendor contract agreement for your specific needs, and help you manage that relationship as long as you need it. Our Chicago business attorneys handle a range of business contracts, from contract review and development, to negotiation and enforcement. A breach of contract occurs when the terms of that agreement are not followed. Before you can bring a breach of contract claim, a valid contract must exist. Dispute resolution clauses in contracts should be drafted to promote the negotiated resolution of disputes in a fair, timely, and costeffective manner. A contract defines an agreement between the University of Chicago and another party providing services. It is a legal and binding document.