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IN Code § 4-13.6-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 7. Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages|4-13.6-7-6. Payment Bonds

Sec. 6. (a) If the estimated cost of the public works project is more than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), the division shall require the contractor to execute a good and sufficient payment bond to the department for the state in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. The bond shall include at least the following provisions:(1) The contractor, its successors and assigns, whether by operation of law or otherwise, and all subcontractors, their successors and assigns, whether by operation of law or otherwise, shall pay all indebtedness that may accrue to any person on account of any labor or service performed or materials furnished in relation to the public work.(2) The bond shall directly inure to the benefit of subcontractors, laborers, suppliers, and those performing service or who may have furnished or supplied labor, material, or service in relation to the public work.(3) No change, modification, omission, or addition in or to the terms or conditions of the contract, plans, specifications, drawings, or profile or any irregularity or defect in the contract or in the procedures preliminary to the letting and awarding of the contract shall affect or operate to release or discharge the surety in any way.(4) The provisions and conditions of this chapter shall be a part of the terms of the contract and bond.(b) The division may permit the bond given by the contractor to provide for incremental bonding in the form of multiple or chronological bonds that, if taken as a whole, equal the total contract price.(c) The division may accept bonds provided on forms specified by the division or on forms given by surety companies.(d) The division shall hold the bond of a contractor for the use and benefit of any claimant having an interest in it and entitled to its benefits.(e) The division shall not release sureties of a contractor until the expiration of one (1) year after the final settlement with the contractor.(f) If the estimated cost of the public works project is less than or equal to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), the director may require one (1) of the following:(1) The contractor must execute a good and sufficient payment bond. The director may determine the amount of the bond to be any percentage, but no more than one hundred percent (100%), of the cost of the project.(2) The division will withhold retainage under this chapter in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the dollar value of all payments made to the contractor until the public work is substantially completed.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.14-1986, SEC.9; P.L.26-1989, SEC.13; P.L.22-1997, SEC.4; P.L.133-2007, SEC.4.
IN Code § 4-13.6-7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 7. Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages|4-13.6-7-7. Performance Bonds

Sec. 7. (a) If the estimated cost of the public works project is:(1) at least two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), the division shall; or(2) less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), the division may;require the contractor to execute a good and sufficient performance bond to the department for the state in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price.(b) The bond required under subsection (a) shall include at least the following provisions:(1) The contractor shall well and faithfully perform the contract.(2) No change, modification, omission, or addition in or to the terms or conditions of the contract, plans, specifications, drawings, or profile or any irregularity or defect in the contract or in the procedures preliminary to the letting and awarding of the contract shall affect or operate to release or discharge the surety in any way.(3) The provisions and conditions of this chapter shall be a part of the terms of the contract and bond.(c) The division may permit the bond given by the contractor to provide for incremental bonding in the form of multiple or chronological bonds that, if taken as a whole, equal the total contract price.(d) The division may accept bonds provided on forms specified by the division or on forms given by surety companies.(e) The division shall not release sureties of a contractor until the expiration of one (1) year after the final settlement with the contractor.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.26-1989, SEC.15; P.L.22-1997, SEC.5; P.L.133-2007, SEC.5.
IN Code § 4-13.6-7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 7. Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages|4-13.6-7-8. Final Settlement With Contractor

Sec. 8. (a) Except for amounts withheld:(1) from the contractor under section 3 of this chapter for uncompleted minor items; and(2) under subsection (b);the division may make a full, final, and complete settlement with a contractor, including providing for full payment of all escrowed principal and escrowed income, not later than sixty-one (61) days following the date of substantial completion if the contractor has materially fulfilled all of its obligations under the public works contract.(b) If the division receives a claim from a subcontractor or a supplier under section 9 of this chapter, the division shall withhold the amount of the claim until the claim is resolved under section 9(c) of this chapter.(c) After the division makes a final settlement with a contractor, all claims by subcontractors and suppliers to funds withheld from that contractor under section 2 of this chapter are barred.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.75-2012, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13.6-7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 7. Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages|4-13.6-7-9. Payment of Subcontractors and Suppliers by Division; Proration of Claims; Disputed Claims

Sec. 9. (a) If a subcontractor or a supplier files a claim with the division under section 10 of this chapter, and the claim is undisputed, the division shall:(1) pay the claimant from the amounts retained from the contractor under section 2 of this chapter;(2) take a receipt for each payment; and(3) deduct the total amount paid to subcontractors and suppliers from the balance due the contractor.(b) If there is not a sufficient amount owing to the contractor to pay all subcontractors and suppliers making undisputed claims under section 10 of this chapter, then the division shall prorate the amount withheld from the contractor and shall pay the prorated amount to each subcontractor and supplier entitled to a portion of the amount.(c) If there is a dispute among the contractor, the subcontractors, and the suppliers to the funds withheld by the division, the division shall retain sufficient funds until the dispute is settled and the correct amount to be paid to each person is determined. When the dispute is resolved, the division shall make payments to persons making claims as provided in this section.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-7-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 7. Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages|4-13.6-7-10. Claims of Subcontractors and Suppliers; Verification; Notice to Contractors and Sureties; Actions Upon Bond

Sec. 10. (a) In order to receive payment under section 9 of this chapter or to proceed against the bond of the contractor required under section 6 of this chapter, a subcontractor or supplier making a claim for payment on account of having performed any labor or having furnished any material or service in relation to a public works project must file a verified claim with the division and deliver a copy of the claim to the contractor not later than sixty (60) days after the date the last labor was performed, the last material was furnished, or the last service was rendered by that subcontractor or supplier. The claim shall state the amount due and owing to the person and shall give as much detail explaining the claim as possible. The division shall notify the contractor of any filed claims before taking action under section 9 of this chapter.(b) In order to proceed against the bond of the contractor required under section 6 of this chapter, the claimant must notify the surety of the contractor by sending a copy of the claim required by subsection (a) to the surety company. The claimant shall also inform the division and the contractor that the surety has been notified. The division shall supply the claimant with any information the claimant requires to notify the surety and the contractor.(c) The claimant may not file suit against the contractor's surety on the contractor's bond before thirty (30) days after filing of the claim with the division and delivering a copy of the claim to the contractor. If the claim is not paid in full at the expiration of the thirty (30) day period, the claimant may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in the claimant's own name upon the bond.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.75-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 4-13.6-7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 7. Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages|4-13.6-7-11. Limitation of Actions Against Sureties

Sec. 11. Unless the bond provides a greater period of time, all suits must be brought against a surety on a bond required by this chapter within one (1) year after final settlement with the contractor under section 8 of this chapter. All suits against the surety after this time are barred.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-7-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 7. Bonding, Escrow, and Retainages|4-13.6-7-12. Construction of Chapter With Other Laws

Sec. 12. This chapter is intended to supplement all other laws protecting labor, subcontractors, or suppliers and shall not be construed as conflicting with them.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-1. "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" means the Indiana finance authority established by IC 5-1.2-3-1.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.235-2005, SEC.58; P.L.189-2018, SEC.14.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-2. "Energy Cost Savings Contract"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "energy cost savings contract" means a contract between:(1) the state or the commission; and(2) a qualified provider;for the implementation of at least one (1) qualified energy savings project and related measures for a governmental body.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-3. "Qualified Energy Savings Project"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualified energy savings project" means a facility alteration designed to reduce energy consumption costs or other operating costs. The term includes the following:(1) Providing insulation of the facility and systems within the facility.(2) Installing or providing for window and door systems, including:(A) storm windows and storm doors;(B) caulking or weatherstripping;(C) multi-glazed windows and doors;(D) heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated windows and doors;(E) additional glazing;(F) reduction in glass area; and(G) other modifications that reduce energy consumption.(3) Installing automatic energy control systems.(4) Modifying or replacing heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.(5) Unless an increase in illumination is necessary to conform to Indiana laws or rules or local ordinances, modifying or replacing lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility.(6) Providing for other measures that reduce energy consumption or reduce operating costs.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-4. "Qualified Provider"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "qualified provider" means a person experienced in the design, implementation, and installation of energy and operational cost savings systems.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-5. Contract Proposals

Sec. 5. (a) At the request of a governmental body, the department, in consultation with the governmental body, may do the following:(1) Solicit proposals from qualified providers for an energy cost savings contract.(2) Review proposals and contract with a qualified provider.(b) An energy cost savings contract may cover more than one (1) governmental body.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-6. Allowable Provisions in Contracts

Sec. 6. An energy cost savings contract may do any of the following:(1) Provide that energy cost savings are guaranteed by the qualified provider to the extent necessary to make payments for the qualified energy savings project.(2) Include contracts for building operation programs, maintenance, and management or similar agreements with the qualified provider to reduce energy or operational costs.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-7. Contract Approval and Guarantee

Sec. 7. (a) After reviewing the proposals submitted and after receiving a recommendation from the budget committee, the department may approve an energy cost savings contract with a qualified provider that best meets the needs of the governmental body if the department reasonably expects the cost of the qualified energy savings project recommended in the proposal would not exceed the amount to be saved in:(1) energy costs;(2) operational costs; or(3) both energy and operational costs;not later than twenty (20) years after the date installation is completed if the recommendations in the proposal are followed.(b) An energy cost savings contract must include a guarantee from the qualified provider to the state that:(1) energy cost savings;(2) operational cost savings; or(3) both energy and operational cost savings;will meet or exceed the cost of the qualified energy project not later than twenty (20) years after the date installation is completed.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.71-2009, SEC.1; P.L.99-2009, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-8. Records

Sec. 8. (a) The contractor and each subcontractor engaged in installing energy conservation measures under a guaranteed energy savings contract shall keep full and accurate records indicating the names, classifications, and work performed by each worker employed by the respective contractor and subcontractor in connection with the work and an accurate record of the number of hours worked by each worker and the actual wages paid.(b) The payroll records required to be kept under this section must be open to inspection by an authorized representative of the department and the department of labor.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.252-2015, SEC.5.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-9. Reduction of State Appropriations Due to Energy Cost Savings Prohibited

Sec. 9. The amount of state appropriations available to a governmental body may not be reduced because of energy cost savings and operational cost savings realized from a qualified energy savings project and an energy cost savings contract.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 8. Energy Cost Savings Contracts|4-13.6-8-10. Recommendations to Governor

Sec. 10. The department may recommend to the governor that an energy cost savings contract be entered into by the commission under IC 4-13.5-1.5.As added by P.L.58-1999, SEC.9 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.235-2005, SEC.59.
IN Code § 4-13.6-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 9. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|4-13.6-9-1. "Energy Efficient Technology"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "energy efficient technology" refers to any of the following:(1) Geothermal heating and cooling.(2) Geothermal hot water generation.(3) Solar hot water generation.(4) Photovoltaic power generation.(5) Wind power generation.(6) Combined heat and power.(7) Heat recovery chillers.(8) Condensing boilers and low temperature heat.(9) Air to air energy recovery devices.(10) Autoclaved aerated concrete.(11) Automated meter readers.(12) Any other energy technology that has long term environmental value, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness.As added by P.L.159-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13.6-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 9. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|4-13.6-9-2. Public Works Division to Consider Energy Efficient Technologies

Sec. 2. The division shall examine and consider energy efficient technologies for a public works project using a life cycle analysis.As added by P.L.159-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13.6-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 9. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|4-13.6-9-3. Use of Energy Efficient Technologies

Sec. 3. To the extent technically and economically feasible, the division shall consider the use of energy efficient technology in the plans and specifications for the public works project.As added by P.L.159-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13.6-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 9. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|4-13.6-9-4. Records of Contacts and Analysis of Energy Efficient Technologies in Contract File

Sec. 4. The division shall keep a record of the following in the public works contract file:(1) The contacts the division makes with persons that provide energy efficient technology to implement this chapter.(2) An analysis of the feasibility of using energy efficient technology in the public works project.As added by P.L.159-2003, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-15-1.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 15. Personnel Administration|Chapter 1.5. State Employees Appeals Commission|4-15-1.5-1. Creation; Membership

Sec. 1. There is created the State Employees Appeals Commission which shall consist of five (5) members, not more than three (3) of whom shall be adherents of the same political party. One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, one (1) for a term of two (2) years, one (1) for a term of three (3) years, and two (2) for a term of four (4) years. Every member so appointed shall serve until the member's successor shall have been appointed and qualified. Each successor shall serve a term of four (4) years. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board for any cause shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the unexpired term.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.19, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.85.
IN Code § 4-15-1.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 15. Personnel Administration|Chapter 1.5. State Employees Appeals Commission|4-15-1.5-2. Qualifications of Members

Sec. 2. The members of the commission shall be citizens of the state who are in sympathy with and have knowledge of the practice of professional personnel administration in public employment with particular appreciation for fairly and impartially determining the validity of employee appeals. No member of the commission shall be a member of any local, state, or national committee of a political party or an officer in any partisan political club or organization, or shall hold or be a candidate for, any elective public office, and upon acceptance of any such appointment or upon any such candidacy, the term of a member of the commission shall expire. Upon the acceptance of any other remunerative appointment to public office, the term of a member shall expire.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.19, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.23, SEC.4.
IN Code § 4-15-1.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 15. Personnel Administration|Chapter 1.5. State Employees Appeals Commission|4-15-1.5-3. Compensation

Sec. 3. Each member of the commission shall receive as compensation for services a salary and in addition shall receive actual and necessary traveling expenses and other expenses in the performance of the member's duties in the amount approved by the governor and the budget agency.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.19, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.86.
IN Code § 4-15-1.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 15. Personnel Administration|Chapter 1.5. State Employees Appeals Commission|4-15-1.5-4. Oath

Sec. 4. Before entering upon the discharge of official duties, each member of the commission shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, which shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.19, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-15-1.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 15. Personnel Administration|Chapter 1.5. State Employees Appeals Commission|4-15-1.5-5. Meetings

Sec. 5. The commission shall meet in rooms provided by the personnel department and assume the duties of office. Three (3) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of votes cast shall be required for the adoption or approval of any official action. The commission shall elect one (1) of the members as the chairman and another member as vice-chairman and the persons so elected shall hold office for one (1) year and until their successors are elected and qualified. The commission shall hold at least one (1) annual meeting and such regular and special meetings as needed as the commission may prescribe by rule or upon the call of the chairman.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.19, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.23, SEC.5; P.L.178-2006, SEC.1; P.L.134-2012, SEC.4.