Professional services, as distinguished from standard services, are customized and require intellectual or creative expertise. This includes services like lecturers, speakers, entertainment, computer services, consulting services, editorial services, etc. Many times, contracts are required for professional services. (One time payments under $3,000 do not require a contract.)

• If under $3,000 and vendor does not require contract, OR if you are paying a lecturer, speaker, honorarium or entertainer and amount is under $3,000, submit a vendor invoice or a Check Request Form (UM1659) to department finance staff.
• All other services require a Contract for Professional Services. Follow these steps:
  • See Contract for Professional Services At-A-Glance Reference Grid (PDF) for paperwork needed.
  • Work with appropriate department finance staff to request a Contract for Professional Services in EFS.
  • Departmental procurement specialist will route and obtain any required signature(s).
  • Work may begin once there is a fully signed and executed contract.
  • Vendor submits invoice.
  • Contract administrator approves invoice and submits to department finance staff.