Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding an agency that contracts with a state institution of higher education.

Idaho code section 67-2332(A) requires agencies to follow normal procurement process when seeking to contract with an Idaho institute of higher education, including working through the Division of Purchasing to conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP). Contracting with public universities outside of Idaho does not require a competitive process. The proposed change will update the statue to allow agencies to obtain proposals and contract directly with Idaho universities, instead of working through the Division of Purchasing on a formal procurement. This will reduce barriers to contracting with Idaho universities and improve contracting efficiency.