Ohio Rev. Code § 3377.16
A project is not subject to the requirements relating to public buildings, structures, grounds, works, or improvements imposed by section 125.81 of the Revised Code or any other similar requirements which may be lawfully waived by this section.
A project shall be constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, remodeled, renovated, improved, furnished, or equipped and shall be leased, sold, or otherwise disposed of in the manner determined by the Ohio higher educational facility commission in its sole discretion and any requirement of competitive bidding or other restriction imposed on the procedure for award of contracts for such purpose or the lease, sale, or other disposition of property of the commission is not applicable to any action taken under authority of Chapter 3377. of the Revised Code.
R.C. § 3377.16