Under some circumstances you will need to contract with somebody to provide services (as opposed to products). Service might include tasks such as programming, advanced CAD, research, welding, delivery, etc. Special BYU procedures apply to contracting for services.
In most cases, individuals who are asked to provide services are hired as independent contractors. Contractors must be officially hired before doing any contracted work. You may not hire team members, family members, or others that would pose a conflict of interest. BYU employees are also not permitted to be hired as independent contractors.
See the Capstone office to begin the process of hiring a contractor. This process will require significant lead time, so involve the Capstone office staff early in the decision making process for best results.
In some cases, it may be preferable to have the project sponsor contact the service provider to perform this work.
Once it is determined that an independent contractor or off-campus service provider needs to be used for the project, you will follow these steps: