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IN Code § 5-16-11-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11. Disclosure of Economic Interests by Consultants in Public Projects|5-16-11-5.5. Conflicts of Interest; Consultants

Sec. 5.5. (a) A consultant has a conflict of interest if any of the following apply:(1) The entity has given a gift or gifts:(A) to the consultant, the consultant's spouse, or the consultant's unemancipated children;(B) that have a total fair market value of more than one hundred dollars ($100); and(C) within the preceding year.(2) The consultant, the consultant's spouse, or the consultant's unemancipated children have an equitable or a legal interest in real property the value of which:(A) either:(i) is at least five thousand dollars ($5,000); or(ii) comprises at least ten percent (10%) of the net worth of the consultant, the consultant's spouse, or the consultant's unemancipated children; and(B) has been or would be increased or decreased if a contract were awarded to the entity.(3) The consultant or the consultant's spouse is employed by the entity.(4) The entity is the sole proprietorship or professional practice of the consultant or the consultant's spouse.(5) The consultant or the consultant's spouse is a partner in the entity.(6) The consultant or the consultant's spouse is an officer or a director of the entity.(7) The consultant, the consultant's spouse, or the consultant's unemancipated children own stock or options to purchase stock in the entity and the stock or the options to purchase stock have a fair market value of more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). This subdivision does not apply to the following:(A) Time deposits or demand deposits in a financial institution.(B) An insurance policy.As added by P.L.52-1991, SEC.3.
IN Code § 5-16-11-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11. Disclosure of Economic Interests by Consultants in Public Projects|5-16-11-6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure; Filing

Sec. 6. (a) A consultant shall file a conflict of interest disclosure if the consultant has a conflict of interest under section 5.5 of this chapter.(b) The disclosure required under subsection (a) must describe the conflict of interest.(c) The consultant shall file the disclosure required under subsection (a) within ten (10) days of the earlier of the following events:(1) The closing day for receipt of bids.(2) The award of the contract.As added by P.L.73-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-1990, SEC.12; P.L.52-1991, SEC.4.
IN Code § 5-16-11-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11. Disclosure of Economic Interests by Consultants in Public Projects|5-16-11-7. Recipient of Disclosure

Sec. 7. The consultant shall file the disclosure required by section 6 of this chapter with:(1) the state ethics commission, if the consultant contracts with the state; or(2) the clerk of a political subdivision, or the fiscal body of a political subdivision that has no clerk, if the consultant contracts with a political subdivision.As added by P.L.73-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1991, SEC.5.
IN Code § 5-16-11-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11. Disclosure of Economic Interests by Consultants in Public Projects|5-16-11-8. Disclosure Under Oath

Sec. 8. The consultant shall make the disclosure required by section 6 of this chapter under affirmation.As added by P.L.73-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1991, SEC.6.
IN Code § 5-16-11-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11. Disclosure of Economic Interests by Consultants in Public Projects|5-16-11-11. Offense

Sec. 11. A consultant who fails to file a disclosure required by this chapter commits a Class A infraction.As added by P.L.73-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1991, SEC.7.
IN Code § 5-16-11-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11. Disclosure of Economic Interests by Consultants in Public Projects|5-16-11-12. Perjury

Sec. 12. A consultant who files a false disclosure under this chapter is subject to the penalties for perjury under IC 35-44.1-2-1.As added by P.L.73-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1991, SEC.8; P.L.126-2012, SEC.25.
IN Code § 5-16-11.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11.1. Procurement of Services of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors|5-16-11.1-1. "Firm"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "firm" means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, joint venture, or any other form of unincorporated enterprise.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.68.
IN Code § 5-16-11.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11.1. Procurement of Services of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors|5-16-11.1-2. "Professional Services"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "professional services" means those services that are:(1) within the scope of practice specified by IC 25-4 for architecture, IC 25-31 for professional engineering, or IC 25-21.5 for surveying; or(2) performed by any licensed architect, professional engineer, or professional surveyor in connection with the architect's, engineer's, or surveyor's professional employment or practice.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.23-1991, SEC.2; P.L.57-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-16-11.1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11.1. Procurement of Services of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors|5-16-11.1-3. "Public Agency"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "public agency" includes a:(1) political subdivision as defined in IC 36-1-2-13;(2) municipally owned utility;(3) lessor corporation leasing a school building to a school corporation under IC 20-47-2 or IC 20-47-3; or(4) lessor corporation constructing a public facility to be leased to a political subdivision.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.32.
IN Code § 5-16-11.1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11.1. Procurement of Services of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors|5-16-11.1-4. Notice of Requirement of Professional Services

Sec. 4. (a) When professional services are required for a project, a public agency may:(1) publish notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1;(2) provide for notice (other than notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1) as it determines is reasonably calculated to inform those performing professional services of a proposed project;(3) provide for notice in accordance with both subdivisions (1) and (2); or(4) determine not to provide any notice.(b) If the public agency provides for notice under subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3), each notice must include:(1) the location of the project;(2) a general description of the project;(3) the general criteria to be used in selecting professional services firms for the project;(4) the place where any additional project description or specifications are on file;(5) the hours of business of the public agency; and(6) the last date for accepting statements of qualifications from interested parties.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.51-1988, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-16-11.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 11.1. Procurement of Services of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors|5-16-11.1-5. Basis for Contracts; Compensation

Sec. 5. A public agency may make all contracts for professional services on the basis of competence and qualifications for the type of services to be performed and negotiate compensation that the public agency determines to be reasonable.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.16.
IN Code § 5-16-12.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 12.2. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|5-16-12.2-1. "Contracting Agency"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "contracting agency" refers to the agency, board, commission, officer, or trustee that enters into a public works contract covered by this article.As added by P.L.159-2003, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-16-12.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 12.2. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|5-16-12.2-2. "Energy Efficient Technology"

Sec. 2. 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.2.
IN Code § 5-16-12.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 12.2. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|5-16-12.2-3. Contracting Agency to Consider Energy Efficient Technologies

Sec. 3. The contracting agency 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.2.
IN Code § 5-16-12.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 12.2. Use of Energy Efficient Technology|5-16-12.2-4. Use of Energy Efficient Technologies

Sec. 4. To the extent technically and economically feasible, the contracting agency 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.2.
IN Code § 5-16-13-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-1. Application of Chapter; Construction With Other Statutes; Inconsistent Provisions Void

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a public works contract awarded after June 30, 2015.(b) The requirements described in this chapter are in addition to requirements for contractors stated in the applicable public works statute. The provisions of an applicable public works statute shall be construed consistently with this chapter, but to the extent an applicable public works statute is inconsistent with this chapter, the provisions of this chapter govern.(c) A provision of an invitation for bids, request for proposals, or a public works contract inconsistent with this chapter is void.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-2. "Applicable Public Works Statute"

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), as used in this chapter, "applicable public works statute" refers to whichever of the following statutes is applicable to public works projects of the public agency:(1) IC 4-13.6.(2) This article.(3) IC 36-1-12.(4) Any other statute applicable to the public works projects of the public agency.(b) This definition does not include the following statutes:(1) IC 5-23-4 (build, operate, transfer, and public-private agreements).(2) IC 5-30 (design-build).(3) IC 5-32 (employment of construction manager as constructor).As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-3. "Contractor"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "contractor" refers generally to a contractor in any contractor tier.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-4. "Contractor Tier"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "contractor tier" refers collectively to the following classes of contractors on a public works project:(1) "Tier 1 contractor" includes each person that has a contract with the public agency to perform some part of the work on, supply some of the materials for, or supply a service for, a public works project. A person included in this tier is also known as a "prime contractor" or a "general contractor".(2) "Tier 2 contractor" includes each person that has a contract with a tier 1 contractor to perform some part of the work on, supply some of the materials for, or supply a service for, a public works project. A person included in this tier is also known as a "subcontractor".(3) "Tier 3 contractor" includes each person that has a contract with a tier 2 contractor to perform some part of the work on, supply some of the materials for, or supply a service for, a public works project. A person included in this tier is also known as a "sub-subcontractor".(4) "Lower tier contractor" includes each person that has a contract with a tier 3 contractor or lower tier contractor to perform some part of the work on, supply some of the materials for, or supply a service for, a public works project. A person included in this tier is also known as a "lower tier subcontractor".As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-5. "Public Agency"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "public agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-30-1-11.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-6. "Public Works Project"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "public works project" refers to a construction project governed by an applicable statute.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-7. Provisions Stated or Incorporated Into Public Works Contracts

Sec. 7. The substance of the provisions of this chapter must be stated or incorporated by reference in each public works contract.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-8. Contractor Tier Structure Required for Public Works Projects

Sec. 8. A public works project may not be structured other than in the contractor tier structure.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-9. Tier 1 Contractor Required Work, Materials, or Services Contribution to Public Works Contract

Sec. 9. Each tier 1 contractor must contribute in:(1) work performed by the tier 1 contractor's employees;(2) materials supplied directly by the tier 1 contractor;(3) services supplied directly by the tier 1 contractor's employees; or(4) any combination of subdivisions (1) through (3);at least fifteen percent (15%) of the tier 1 contractor's total contract price as determined at the time the contract is awarded.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-10. Contractor Required Liability Insurance and Qualification

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to each contractor in any contractor tier of a public works project.(b) A contractor must maintain general liability insurance in at least the following amounts:(1) For each occurrence limit, one million dollars ($1,000,000).(2) For the general aggregate limit, two million dollars ($2,000,000).(c) This subsection applies to a public works contract awarded after June 30, 2016. A contractor must be qualified under either of the following before doing any work on a public works project:(1) IC 4-13.6-4.(2) IC 8-23-10.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.66.
IN Code § 5-16-13-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-11. Contractor Compliance With Certain Statutes; Additional Requirements for Contractors

Sec. 11. Except as provided in this section, the following apply to each contractor in any contractor tier of a public works project:(1) IC 22-5-1.7. A contractor shall submit to the public agency letting the contract for a public works project, before an individual who is required to be verified under IC 22-5-1.7 begins work on the public works project, the E-Verify case verification number for the individual. An individual who is required to be verified under IC 22-5-1.7 whose final case result is final nonconfirmation may not be employed on the public works project.(2) A contractor may not pay cash to any individual employed by the contractor for work done by the individual on the public works project.(3) A contractor must be in compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (29 U.S.C. 201-209) and IC 22-2-2-1 through IC 22-2-2-8.(4) A contractor must be in compliance with IC 22-3-5-1 and IC 22-3-7-34.(5) A contractor must be in compliance with IC 22-4-1 through IC 22-4-39.5.(6) A contractor must be in compliance with IC 4-13-18-1 through IC 4-13-18-7.(7) A contractor must comply with section 12 of this chapter, if applicable.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.67.
IN Code § 5-16-13-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-12. Training Provided by Contractor; Journeyman Training; Requirement for Certain Contractors to Participate in an Apprenticeship or Training Program

Sec. 12. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2016, only to a contractor that employs ten (10) or more employees.(b) A contractor must provide access to a training program applicable to the tasks to be performed in the normal course of the employee's employment with the contractor.(c) A contractor may comply with this section through any of the following:(1) An apprenticeship program.(2) A program offered by Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.(3) A program offered by Vincennes University.(4) A program established by or for the contractor.(5) A program offered by an entity sponsored by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.(6) A program that results in the award of an industry recognized portable certification.(7) A program approved by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.(8) A program approved by the Indiana department of transportation.(d) This subsection applies after June 30, 2016, to a tier 1 or tier 2 contractor that employs fifty (50) or more journeymen. The contractor shall participate in an apprenticeship or training program that meets the standards established by or has been approved by any of the following:(1) The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.(2) The Indiana department of labor.(3) The United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.(4) The Indiana department of transportation.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.68.
IN Code § 5-16-13-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-13. Records Retention and Confidentiality

Sec. 13. (a) This section applies to a public works contract awarded after June 30, 2016. The payroll and related records of a contractor in any contractor tier must be:(1) preserved by the contractor for a period of three (3) years after completion of the project work; and(2) open to inspection by the department of workforce development.(b) The department of workforce development shall maintain the confidentiality of all records inspected under this section in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of IC 22-4-19-6.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-16-13-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects|5-16-13-14. Investigation of Suspected Worker Misclassification

Sec. 14. (a) This section applies to a public works contract awarded after June 30, 2016.(b) As used in this section, "department" refers to the department of workforce development established under IC 22-4.1-2-1.(c) A public agency that is the owner of a public works project and suspects a misclassification of one (1) or more workers by a contractor in any contractor tier working on the public agency's public works project may request in writing that the department investigate the suspected worker misclassification. The public agency shall provide to the department any information or records that the public agency has concerning the misclassification.(d) The department may investigate a request described in subsection (c). If the department finds information or records that support a finding that worker misclassification has occurred, the department may refer the matter to the appropriate agency or official for further action.As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.