Ind. Code ch. 5-16-15

in effect

Ind. Code § 5-16-15-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a project covered by IC 8-23-10. As added by P.L.149-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-16-15-2 "Applicable public works statute"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "applicable public works statute" refers to whichever of the following statutes is applicable to the public works project of a public agency: (1) IC 4-13.6. (2) This article. (3) IC 5-23-4 (build, operate, transfer, and public-private agreements). (4) IC 5-30 (design-build). (5) IC 5-32 (employment of construction manager as constructor). (6) IC 36-1-12. (7) Any other statute applicable to the public works projects of the public agency. As added by P.L.149-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-16-15-3 "Contract"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "contract" refers to a contract for professional services of any of the following for a public works project: (1) A design professional. (2) An architect. (3) An engineer. (4) An environmental consultant. (5) A geologist. (6) A geotechnical consultant. (7) A landscape architect. (8) A surveyor. As added by P.L.149-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-16-15-4 "Public agency"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "public agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-30-1-11. As added by P.L.149-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-16-15-5 "Public works project"

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "public works project" refers to a construction project governed by an applicable public works statute. (b) The term does not include any of the following: (1) A project on the state highway system (as defined in IC 8-23-1.1-39). (2) A railroad project (as defined in IC 8-5-15-1). As added by P.L.149-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 5-16-15-6 IC 26-2-5-4 applies to a contract

Sec. 6. IC 26-2-5-4 applies to a contract. As added by P.L.149-2021, SEC.1.

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