Scope of Work for Services

This is a written description of the contractual requirements for the materials and services contained within a Request for Proposal. The following is an outline of the types of information needed to scope out the work that is included in a requisition for purchase of professional or other services:

• General Requirements. Describe the service provider/contractor's responsibility to provide a service, a specific study, design or report for the requesting school/department.
• Specific Requirements. Address the specific tasks, sub-tasks, parameters and limitations that must be considered in producing the service or final project.  Such factors as the following should be included:
  • Details of work environment;
  • Minimum or desired qualifications;
  • Amount of service needed;
  • Location of where service is to be performed;
  • Definition of service unit;
  • Time limitations;
  • Travel regulations or restrictions;
  • Special equipment required; and
  • Other factors affecting working environment.
• University Provided Materials or Services. List any plans, reports, statistics, space, personnel, or other university-provided items that must be used by the contractor.
• Deliverables, Reports and Delivery Dates. Identify the specific delivery dates for all documentation or other products the contractor must furnish.  Be clear about the expectations of the university for the contractor's performance.