The Maroon Manual aligns with the contracting, purchasing, and professional services requirements set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tier III educational institutions. The manual addresses procurement requirements for obtaining the services of architects, engineers, and contractors; bid and submission requirements; monetary restrictions for projects and payments; and reporting expectations for projects funded by the commonwealth and Virginia Tech. Also contained within are procedures for construction administration, change orders, project completion, final inspection, facility occupancy, and duties to be performed by the Virginia Tech Building Committee.