The university of North Dakota school of medicine and health sciences or the university of North Dakota for the use and benefit of the school of medicine and health sciences is specifically authorized to accept and use for the purposes of the school of medicine and health sciences grants, gifts, contributions, fees, rentals, and other payments from any foundation, individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company, institution, public or private agency, or from the federal government or any of its departments, agencies, or bureaus; and may, within the limits of its funds available, enter into such agreements as may be necessary to secure buildings, supplies, maintenance, material, and equipment; and may contract with public or private agencies or persons for the rental or use of facilities, services, and equipment not owned by the school of medicine and health sciences.