Welcome to our website!
Our goal is to create an informative, welcoming, and user-friendly platform to help you with business contracts.
First, here’s an introduction to who we are.
The Office of Contract Administration (OCA) is a UNT System office dedicated to supporting the mission, vision, and values of the UNT System and its member institutions. OCA facilitates the review, processing, routing, execution, and administration of business contracts for:
- UNT System Administration
- University of North Texas (UNT)
- UNT Health Science Center (UNT Health)
- University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas)
Our team provides professional, timely, and compliant contract administration services in accordance with State of Texas laws, regulations, and institutional policies. Services include contract review, compliance analysis, negotiation support, and guidance regarding appropriate contractual changes. Our goal is to provide an informative, welcoming, and user-friendly resource that helps departments navigate the contract process efficiently and effectively.
Services We Provide
The Office of Contract Administration:
- Reviews and processes business, service, purchasing, and revenue-generating contracts.
- Assists with business contract negotiations as needed.
- Facilitates the routing and execution of business contracts through completion.
- Provides business contract-related training and educational resources.
- Conducts planned and random reviews of executed business contracts and agreement files to support compliance and monitoring efforts.
- Maintains electronic business contract records through centralized database management.
- Posts business contracts for the purchase of goods or services from private vendors, except where an applicable statutory or institutional exemption applies.
- Provides guidance on business contract compliance requirements and institutional contracting procedures.
Here’s a summary of our website features and navigation:
- Total Contract Manager (TCM) – is the contract lifecycle management system for business contracts administered by the Office of Contract Administration (OCA).
- Contract Liaisons – are those individuals within the department that partner with us to facilitate routing of contracts to execution.
- FAQs – (Frequently Asked Questions) we update regularly
- Policies and Procedures – highlights the rules and policies that influence contract administration and management
- Training & Resources – highlights the training offerings and the link to request individualized training
- Contract Transparency Reporting – reports containing pending and expiring contracts and reports made available to comply with the state of Texas requirements for transparency in contracting and procurement.
- Click-Wrap Approval – agreements are used during internet purchases where the person making the purchase is required to click "I Agree" to the vendor’s terms and conditions.
Contact OCA
UNTS Office of Contract Administration (OCA) Department email: UNTSContractAdmin@UNTSystem.edu