The Award Reason (AWRCD) table is used to set up the values used to indicate the reasons for engaging a service that caused a change to the existing award or the creation of a new award. Examples of reason codes include: Cost Effective, Obtain Special Expertise, Obtain Personnel/ Expertise Not Available, Perform a Service Not Needed Long-Term, Accomplish Work within Limited Time, and Avoid Conflict of Interest.
The agreement transactions allow for the entry of a primary and secondary reason for hiring an outside consultant. The primary reason is required if the Award Type is indicated as Consultant. The secondary reason is optional but desired.