Whenever the estimated cost of any construction or improvement of real property does not exceed $350,000, the university is authorized to use the small works roster in lieu of public advertisement for bids. In the event that the legislature further increases the small works roster limit, the university is authorized to use the small works roster for any projects up to the legislatively authorized limit. No project shall be broken into units or phases for the purpose of avoiding the maximum dollar amount of a contract that may be met using the small works roster.