EXHIBIT C

POLICIES: SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Section 10a-109d (5) of the State Statues authorizes the University to contract with professionals to plan, design and supervise UCONN 2000 projects and other capital projects.

1. The Vice President for Operations has the responsibility for the administration of these policies. Authority for their implementation may be delegated to appropriate operating departments.

2. A selection board shall be appointed to select professional services for each project.

3. The selection board shall develop the rating criteria.

4. The contract shall be negotiated by the Vice President for Operations or by the Executive Director of Architectural and Engineering Services for Storrs, Law School and Regional Campuses or by the Director, Campus Planning, Design and Construction as designee for the Health Center.

5. The contract shall be approved by the Vice President for Operations and the Office of the Attorney General.