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IN Code § 4-13.6-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 2. General Provisions|4-13.6-2-10. Electronic Bids or Offers

Sec. 10. The department may receive electronic bids or offers if both of the following apply:(1) The solicitation indicates the procedure for transmitting the electronic bid or offer to the department.(2) The department receives the bid or offer on a facsimile (fax) machine or system with a security feature that protects the content of an electronic bid or offer with the same degree of protection as the content of a bid or an offer that is not transmitted by a fax machine.As added by P.L.33-1995, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 2. General Provisions|4-13.6-2-11. Designation of Public Works Project as Small Business Set-Aside; Rules

Sec. 11. (a) The division may designate a public works project as a small business set-aside under rules adopted by the department under IC 4-22-2.(b) The following apply to rules adopted by the department governing small business set-asides for public works projects:(1) The rules are subject to the criteria for determining whether a business is a small business under IC 5-22-14-3.(2) The rules must establish procedures for administering a small business set-aside program for public works projects that are substantially the same as the procedures described in IC 5-22-14.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.20.
IN Code § 4-13.6-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 2. General Provisions|4-13.6-2-12. Annual Instruction to Certain Businesses and Business Enterprises

Sec. 12. The department shall offer instruction at least annually to:(1) small businesses (as defined in IC 5-22-14-1);(2) minority business enterprises (as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1);(3) women's business enterprises (as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1); and(4) veteran owned small businesses (as defined inIC 4-13-16.5-1);with regard to bonding requirements and working with the surety industry to secure bonding for public works projects.As added by P.L.133-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.15-2020, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 3. Public Works Division|4-13.6-3-1. Duties of Department; Assignment of Public Works Project

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in IC 4-13.6-4, the department shall:(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this article;(2) consider and decide matters of policy under this article; and(3) enforce this article and the rules adopted under it.However, the department may not impair rights or obligations of the state or of a contractor under a contract in existence on the effective date of a rule.(b) The commissioner may assign a public works project or a designated part of a public works project normally under the jurisdiction of the division to another division of the department. However, the commissioner may make this assignment only if the commissioner makes a written determination that:(1) the estimated cost of the entire project is less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000);(2) in the commissioner's judgment, it is in the interest of efficiency and economy to make the assignment; and(3) in the commissioner's judgment, the other division of the department to which the assignment is made and the laws that govern that division make that division better suited to accomplish the assignment.When executing the project, the other division of the department to which the project is assigned must follow all laws governing that division in accomplishing the assignment.(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the commissioner may generally assign public works projects, regardless of the cost, when the projects are for the routine operation, routine repair, or routine maintenance of existing structures, buildings, or real property to any division of the department that the commissioner determines is appropriate without making a written determination under subsection (b).As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.5-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 4-13.6-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 3. Public Works Division|4-13.6-3-2. Establishment of Division; Powers and Duties; Determination of Project Value

Sec. 2. (a) The public works division is established within the department. Subject to this article, the division shall:(1) prepare or supervise preparation of contract documents for public works projects;(2) approve contract documents for public works projects;(3) advertise for bids for public works contracts;(4) recommend to the commissioner award of public works contracts;(5) supervise and inspect all work relating to public works projects;(6) recommend to the commissioner approval of any necessary lawful changes in contract documents relating to a public works contract that has been awarded;(7) approve or reject estimates for payment;(8) accept or reject a public works project; and(9) administer this article.(b) Except as provided in IC 4-13.6-5-4(d) and subject to IC 4-13.6-2-6, whenever in this article a duty is specified or authority is granted that relates to the estimated dollar value of a public works project, the director shall make the determination of the value of the project. Such a determination of the director is final and conclusive and is the amount against which the existence of the duty or the authority shall be determined, even if it is later found that the determination of the director was erroneous.(c) The division may delegate any of its authority to a governmental body.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.172-2011, SEC.3.
IN Code § 4-13.6-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 3. Public Works Division|4-13.6-3-3. Certification Board

Sec. 3. (a) There is established a certification board. The following persons shall serve on the certification board:(1) The director of engineering of the department of natural resources.(2) The director.(3) The state building commissioner of the department of homeland security.(b) The board shall administer IC 4-13.6-4.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.65; P.L.101-2006, SEC.1; P.L.160-2006, SEC.3; P.L.218-2014, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13.6-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 3. Public Works Division|4-13.6-3-4. Increased Compensation for Early Performance of Contracts; Deductions for Late Completion of Contracts; Notice

Sec. 4. (a) The commissioner may specify in a contract that early performance of the contract will result in increased compensation at either:(1) a percentage of the contract amount; or(2) a specific dollar amount;determined by the commissioner.(b) The commissioner may specify in a contract that completion of the contract after the termination date of the contract will result in a deduction from the compensation in the contract at either:(1) a percentage of the contract amount; or(2) a specific dollar amount;determined by the commissioner.(c) Notice of inclusion of contract provisions permitted under this section in a contract must be included in the solicitation.As added by P.L.5-1993, SEC.10.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter governs the qualification and classification of contractors and of persons desiring to perform professional services relating to a public works project.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-2. Applications for Qualification; Forms; Confidentiality

Sec. 2. (a) All persons desiring to perform professional services relating to a public works project must apply to the board for qualification.(b) A contractor is not required to apply to the board for qualification before submitting a bid on a public works contract unless the estimated cost of the project is one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more.(c) An applicant for qualification under this chapter shall use the forms prescribed by the board. The board shall provide separate and specific forms for contractors and for persons desiring to perform professional services.(d) An applicant must verify the applicant's application.(e) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-4(a)(5), a financial statement submitted to the board under this chapter is considered confidential financial information for purposes of IC 5-14-3.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-1993, SEC.4; P.L.12-2002, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-2.5. Applicability of Qualification Requirement Under Ic 5-16-13; Exemption for Local Unit Projects

Sec. 2.5. (a) The definitions in IC 5-16-13 apply to this section.(b) For purposes of IC 5-16-13-10(c) and this section, the following apply:(1) A contractor must be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project that is a public work:(A) as defined by IC 4-13.6-1-13; or(B) as defined by IC 36-1-12-2, excluding the construction, alteration, or repair of a highway, street, or alley.(2) A supplier (as defined by IC 4-13.6-1-20) is not required to be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project.(c) Notwithstanding the applicability date specified in IC 5-16-13-10(c) and subject to subsection (d), the requirement that a contractor must be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project applies to a public works contract awarded after December 31, 2016.(d) This subsection applies to a public works project awarded after December 31, 2016, by a local unit. A contractor in any contractor tier is not required to be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project awarded by a local unit whenever:(1) the total amount of the contract awarded to the contractor for work on the public works project is less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000); and(2) the local unit complies with IC 36-1-12 in awarding the contract for the public works project.As added by P.L.144-2016, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-3. Examination of Applications

Sec. 3. The board shall examine an application for qualification within forty-five (45) days after receiving it. In making its examination, the board shall make any necessary investigations and determine whether the applicant is competent and responsible and possesses the financial resources and experience necessary to comply with this chapter and the board's rules.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-4. Certificates of Qualification

Sec. 4. (a) If, after its examination, the board finds that an applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and by its rules, the board shall issue the applicant a certificate of qualification. A certificate of qualification issued under this chapter is valid for a period of twenty-seven (27) months from the date of its issuance, unless revoked by the board for cause.(b) Except for restrictions as to the amount or class of work or services that the board may place in the certificate, the certificate of qualification authorizes a contractor to bid on all proposed public works contracts and authorizes a person offering to perform professional services to perform those services.(c) A person that holds a certificate of qualification shall notify the board of any material changes in information in the application submitted to the board.(d) The board may revoke a certificate of qualification after it notifies the holder of the certificate and provides the holder with an opportunity to be heard on the proposed revocation. The notice must be in writing and must state the grounds of the proposed revocation.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.58-1999, SEC.7 and P.L.172-1999, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-4.5. Public Availability of Certificates of Qualification

Sec. 4.5. The board shall make available for public inspection during regular office hours and on the Internet a list of the contractors holding a valid certificate of qualification issued by the board under this chapter.As added by P.L.144-2016, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-5. Applications for Qualification; Contents

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall require an application for qualification submitted by a person seeking to perform professional services to include the following information:(1) Name of the firm.(2) Principal members of the firm.(3) Registrations of the principal members of the firm.(4) Experience of the principal members of the firm.(5) Office or position occupied by each principal member of the firm.(6) Professional affiliations of each principal member of the firm.(7) History of the firm.(8) Statistics on staff of the firm.(9) Experience of the firm classified as to types of work and providing the names of and status of work, both public and private.(10) The geographical location of all offices of the firm.(11) Financial and general references.(12) If the person is a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)), the name of each:(A) beneficiary of the trust; and(B) settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.(b) In addition to the information required by subsection (a), each applicant must supply a list of at least five (5) specific projects that the applicant has completed within the past five (5) years, together with the name and address of the person with whom the applicant contracted for the work.(c) The board may require an applicant to submit any other information that it requires to make a determination regarding the application.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.336-1989(ss), SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-6. Certificates of Qualification; Standards for Issuance

Sec. 6. (a) The board may issue an applicant a certificate of qualification as a contractor only if:(1) the applicant's stated bonding limit, as evidenced by a verified statement from a bonding company licensed to do business in Indiana, is one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more; and(2) the applicant's experience, past performance, and reputation are such that, in the judgment of the board, the contractor will satisfactorily execute and perform contracts that may be awarded under this article.(b) An application for qualification as a contractor must expressly authorize the board to obtain all information that it considers pertinent with respect to the reputation for honesty and fair dealing of the applicant and to obtain this information from surety companies, dealers in material, equipment, and supplies, or other persons having business transactions with the applicant. The application must also expressly authorize all financial institutions or other persons to furnish this information, as requested by the board.(c) The board may require a qualified contractor to provide information relating to its qualifications at the intervals set by the board. However, the board may not require this information more often than quarterly or with the submission of a public works contract bid.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.22-1997, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-7. Foreign Corporations; Applications for Qualifications

Sec. 7. If an applicant for qualification is a foreign corporation, the applicant's application must be accompanied by a certificate of the secretary of state that the applicant is authorized to do business in Indiana or a statement from the secretary of state that the applicant is not required to register under relevant Indiana corporation laws.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-8. Residency of Applicants

Sec. 8. This chapter shall be administered without reference to the residence of an applicant. This chapter and the rules of the board adopted under section 9 of this chapter apply equally to residents and nonresidents of the state of Indiana.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-9. Rules

Sec. 9. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that the board considers proper for the purpose of carrying out this chapter and insuring to the state of Indiana and to the public the award of all public works and professional service contracts to competent and responsible persons. These rules may cover the requirements of the board with respect to past record, experience, equipment, personnel of the organization, ability to perform, and other matters that the board considers necessary to enable it to pass upon the qualifications of applicants.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-10. Subcontracts; Breach of Contract

Sec. 10. (a) A contractor having a contract with the division for a public works project may enter into a subcontract with a value of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, involving the performance of any part of the public work upon which the contractor may be engaged only if the subcontractor has been properly qualified under the terms of this chapter for the work subcontracted.(b) A contractor that enters into a public works contract with an estimated cost of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more must complete at least fifteen percent (15%) of the work (measured in dollars of the total contract price) with its own forces. The director may determine whether a contractor has completed at least fifteen percent (15%) of the work with its own forces, and this determination is final and conclusive.(c) The director may find a contractor violating this section to be in breach of the contract and may employ any legal remedies or administrative remedies that the department may prescribe by rule or in the contract documents. The division may develop contract provisions that assure compliance by contractors with this section and provide for remedies if a contractor breaches these provisions.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.58-1999, SEC.8; P.L.252-2015, SEC.3.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-11. Necessity of Qualifications

Sec. 11. (a) The director may not recommend to the commissioner the awarding of a contract to perform professional services to any person who is not qualified under this chapter.(b) The division may not accept a bid on a public works project with an estimated cost of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more from a contractor who is not qualified under this chapter.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.12-2002, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-12. False Statements by Applicant; Institution of Proceedings

Sec. 12. If an applicant knowingly makes a false statement in an application for qualification or in any other written instrument filed with the board under this chapter or under rules adopted under this chapter, the division may institute appropriate legal proceedings and administrative action against the applicant.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-13. Hearings; Judicial Review

Sec. 13. (a) Any person whose application is denied or is not acted upon within the time specified under section 3 of this chapter may request a hearing before the board under IC 4-21.5-3.(b) The board shall conduct proceedings for the revocation of a certificate under IC 4-21.5-3.(c) Judicial review of an adverse decision in any hearing held under this chapter shall be in accordance with IC 4-21.5-5.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.7-1987, SEC.4; P.L.1-1999, SEC.3.
IN Code § 4-13.6-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 4. Qualification for State Public Works Projects|4-13.6-4-14. Violations; Reports of Convictions; Disqualification of Convicted Persons

Sec. 14. (a) A person who knowingly violates section 10 or section 12 of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.(b) The trial court shall report all convictions under this section to the division, and the board shall disqualify the convicted person from performing any public works contracts under this article for a period of two (2) years from the date of conviction.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-5-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 5. Bidding Requirements|4-13.6-5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of section 10.5 of this chapter by P.L.20-1991 applies to public works contracts for which notices calling for sealed proposals for the work are published after June 30, 1991.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.36.
IN Code § 4-13.6-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 5. Bidding Requirements|4-13.6-5-1. Method of Awarding Contracts; Approval of Contract Documents

Sec. 1. (a) Public works contracts must be awarded under section 2 of this chapter unless another method is authorized under this chapter.(b) A duly licensed architect or engineer must approve the contract documents for a public works project.As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-13.6-5-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 13.6. State Public Works|Chapter 5. Bidding Requirements|4-13.6-5-2.5. Application of Section; Sealed Bid or Quotation Submitted by Trust

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies whenever a contract is awarded by competitive sealed bidding or acceptance of quotations.(b) A bid or quotation submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each:(1) beneficiary of the trust; and(2) settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.As added by P.L.336-1989(ss), SEC.10.