The University must provide notice to AFSCME prior to entering, extending, or renewing a contract that includes Covered Services at or above $100,000. This notice requirement exists when the contract is anticipated to be $100,000 or more, OR when the total spend (across multiple contracts) with a single vendor is expected to be $100,000 or more.
When a Request for Proposal (RFP) is to be issued, the University must provide a copy of the RFP to AFSCME at the time it is issued.
When a RFP is not issued, the University must provide non-privileged information pertaining to the contract at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to entering into, extending or renewing the contract.
