Service Agreements/Consultants

Service Agreements/Consultants

• Service Agreements
• Refer to ACC Administrative Rule 7.02.002 and the Purchasing Handbook for additional information.
• Payment for service agreements less than $1,000 can be initiated using a Payment of Provider form. For service agreements greater than $1,000, a formal service agreement is required. The departments can access detailed instructions through the Purchasing department website.
• The department and budget authority will create the service agreement with Purchasing, who will then bring the agreement to Grant Accounting for approval. Return the approved agreement to Purchasing. As payment of provider forms are submitted, these can be approved and submitted to Purchasing.
• Types of Service Agreements
• Consultants (6518) – independent contractors possessing specialized knowledge, experience, expertise and professional qualifications who are assigned to investigate a problem or project and provide counsel, review, analysis or advice in formulating or implementing improvements in programs or services. Consultants typically provide a written report of some kind.
• Professional Services (6581) – Provided by independent contractors with highly specialized technical skills which the College does not have available through internal personnel sources. Professional services are those generally provided by architects, attorneys, and auditors. Service agreements that do not meet the definition of Consultants or Honoraria should be classified as Professional Services.
• Honoraria (6519) – Provided to individuals or groups who conduct work that directly supports the College’s instructional programs. These funds would generally be available for guest lecturers, guest speakers, or artistic performances.