What is an Independent Contractor?

Typically, an independent contractor (IC) is an individual who provides professional, creative or technical services to the university for a fee. ICs generally offer their services to others, may work for more than one client at a time, can select their clients, provide their tools and materials, and set their own hours and place of work. The exception to this last would be a speaker, as they are often subject to an event or class time.

How do I initiate work with an Independent Contractor?

• The IRS Classification Request form is the first step to working with an IC.

• IF the IC will be grant-funded, follow the guidance provided by the Office of Sponsored Programs.

All suppliers (including ICs) must be active in PaymentWorks. Follow the steps on the Inviting Vendors to PaymentWorks job to verify they are active or send an invitation as needed.

Payables will notify the requester within five business days whether to proceed as an independent contractor or part-time temp employee.

• Non grant-funded IC payments cannot be made until the requester receives a BPA number; BPAs are used to process payments in Bronco Hub.

Who do I contact for support?

P2P_icclassification@boisestate.edu