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.

• The IRS Classification Request form is the first step to working with an IC. Payables will notify the form submitter within five business days whether to proceed as an independent contractor or part-time temp employee.

• 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.

P2P_icclassification@boisestate.edu

Visit the OSP procurement process for information about paying (partially or in full) an Independent Contractor using grant funds.

Visit the Contract for Service or Local Engagement Agreement (for speakers and performers) for information about paying an Independent Contractor using non-grant funds.

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