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IN Code § 5-22-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 1. Application|5-22-1-2. Nonapplicability of Article

Sec. 2. Except as provided in this article, this article does not apply to the following:(1) The commission for higher education.(2) A state educational institution. However, IC 5-22-5-9 and IC 5-22-15 apply to a state educational institution.(3) Military officers and military and armory boards of the state.(4) An entity established by the general assembly as a body corporate and politic. However, IC 5-22-15 applies to a body corporate and politic.(5) A local hospital authority under IC 5-1-4.(6) A municipally owned utility under IC 8-1-11.1 or IC 8-1.5.(7) Hospitals established and operated under IC 16-22-1 through IC 16-22-5, IC 16-22-8, IC 16-23-1, or IC 16-24-1.(8) A library board under IC 36-12-3-16(b).(9) A local housing authority under IC 36-7-18.(10) Tax exempt Indiana nonprofit corporations leasing and operating a city market owned by a political subdivision.(11) A person paying for a purchase or lease with funds other than public funds.(12) A person that has entered into an agreement with a governmental body under IC 5-23.(13) A municipality for the operation of municipal facilities used for the collection, treatment, purification, and disposal in a sanitary manner of liquid and solid waste, sewage, night soil, and industrial waste.(14) The department of financial institutions established by IC 28-11-1-1.(15) The insurance commissioner in retaining an examiner for purposes of IC 27-1-3.1-9.(16) The department of natural resources for the procurement of supplies purchased for resale at properties owned or managed by the department of natural resources.(17) The Indiana horse racing commission in making an expenditure under IC 4-31-3-15(b).As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.82; P.L.184-2005, SEC.2; P.L.19-2007, SEC.1; P.L.213-2007, SEC.3; P.L.217-2007, SEC.3; P.L.11-2011, SEC.2; P.L.155-2015, SEC.3; P.L.268-2017, SEC.38.
IN Code § 5-22-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 1. Application|5-22-1-3. Excluded Items; Exceptions

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this article does not apply to the following types of activities:(1) A contract between governmental bodies except for a contract authorized under this article.(2) A public works project.(3) A collective bargaining agreement between a governmental body and its employees.(4) The employment relationship between a governmental body and an employee of the governmental body.(5) An investment of public funds.(6) A contract between a governmental body and a body corporate and politic.(7) A contract for social services.(8) A contract with a body corporate and politic.(b) IC 5-22-3-7 applies to any:(1) contract;(2) project;(3) agreement;(4) employment relationship; or(5) investment;described in subsection (a).As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.165-2005, SEC.1 and P.L.222-2005, SEC.24.
IN Code § 5-22-2-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 1 of this chapter in the 2005 regular session of the general assembly apply only to a contract entered into or renewed after May 6, 2005.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.101. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.11.
IN Code § 5-22-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-1. Applicability of Definitions

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.165-2005, SEC.2 and P.L.222-2005, SEC.25.
IN Code § 5-22-2-1.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-1.3. "Affiliate"

Sec. 1.3. "Affiliate" means a business entity that effectively controls or is controlled by a contractor or is associated with a contractor under common ownership or control, whether by shareholdings or other means, including a subsidiary, parent, or sibling of a contractor.As added by P.L.165-2005, SEC.3 and P.L.222-2005, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.123.
IN Code § 5-22-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-2. "Change Order"

Sec. 2. "Change order" means a written order that:(1) is signed by the purchasing agent; and(2) directs the contractor to make changes that the contract authorizes the purchasing agent to order without the consent of the contractor.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-2.5. "Consolidated Purchase"

Sec. 2.5. "Consolidated purchase" means the purchase of multiple supplies or services from one (1) vendor.As added by P.L.46-2007, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-2.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-2.7. "Committee"

Sec. 2.7. "Committee" refers to the committee for the purchase of products and services established under IC 16-32-2-2.As added by P.L.46-2007, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-22-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-3. "Contract Modification"

Sec. 3. "Contract modification" means a written alteration:(1) in a specification, delivery point, rate of delivery, period of performance, price, quantity, or another provision of a contract; and(2) accomplished by mutual action of the parties to the contract.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-4. "Contractor"

Sec. 4. "Contractor" refers to a person who has a contract with a governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-5. "Cost Reimbursement Contract"

Sec. 5. "Cost reimbursement contract" means a contract that entitles a contractor to receive:(1) reimbursement for costs that are allowable and allocable in accordance with the contract terms and the provisions of this article; and(2) a fee, if any.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-6. "Data"

Sec. 6. "Data" means recorded information, regardless of its form or characteristics.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-8. "Designee"

Sec. 8. "Designee" means an authorized representative.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-9. "Established Catalog Price"

Sec. 9. "Established catalog price" refers to the price included in a catalog, price list, schedule, or other form that:(1) is regularly maintained by the manufacturer or contractor;(2) is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers; and(3) states prices at which sales are currently or were last made to a significant number of any category of buyers, or buyers constituting the general buying public, for the supplies or services involved.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-10. "Executive Branch"

Sec. 10. "Executive branch" refers to the department of state government provided in Articles 5 and 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-11. "Fiscal Body"

Sec. 11. "Fiscal body" means the following:(1) For a state agency, the term refers to the budget agency.(2) For a political subdivision, the term has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6.(3) For a governmental body not described in subdivision (1) or (2), the term means the person that has primary responsibility for the fiscal affairs of the governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-12. "Gift"

Sec. 12. "Gift" includes a bequest, cooperative agreement, and grant.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-13. "Governmental Body"

Sec. 13. "Governmental body" means an agency, a board, a branch, a bureau, a commission, a council, a department, an institution, an office, or another establishment of any of the following:(1) The executive branch.(2) The judicial branch.(3) The legislative branch.(4) A political subdivision.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-13.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-13.2. "Office of Technology"

Sec. 13.2. "Office of technology" refers to the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.As added by P.L.177-2005, SEC.21.
IN Code § 5-22-2-13.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-13.5. "Internet"

Sec. 13.5. "Internet" means the international computer network of both federal and nonfederal interoperable packet switched data networks, including the graphical subnetwork called the world wide web.As added by P.L.93-2004, SEC.4.
IN Code § 5-22-2-13.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-13.7. "Internet Purchasing Site"

Sec. 13.7. "Internet purchasing site" means an open and interactive electronic environment that is designed to facilitate the purchase of supplies by means of the Internet. The term includes an Internet purchasing site developed under IC 4-13-17.As added by P.L.93-2004, SEC.5.
IN Code § 5-22-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-14. "Invitation for Bids"

Sec. 14. "Invitation for bids" means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, used for soliciting bids.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-15. "Judicial Branch"

Sec. 15. "Judicial branch" refers to the department of state government provided in Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-16. "Legislative Branch"

Sec. 16. "Legislative branch" refers to the department of state government provided in Article 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-17. "Offer"

Sec. 17. (a) "Offer" means a response to a solicitation.(b) The term includes a bid, proposal, and quote.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-18. "Offeror"

Sec. 18. "Offeror" means a person that submits an offer to a governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-19. "Operating Agreement"

Sec. 19. "Operating agreement" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-23-2-7.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-20. "Person"

Sec. 20. "Person" includes an association, a business, a committee, a corporation, a fiduciary, an individual, a joint stock company, a joint venture, a limited liability company, a partnership, a sole proprietorship, a trust, or another legal entity, organization, or group of individuals.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-21. "Policy"

Sec. 21. "Policy" refers to a governmental body's or purchasing agency's written statement of:(1) purchasing procedure; or(2) substantive purchasing purposes;that does not have the force and effect of law.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-22. "Political Subdivision"

Sec. 22. "Political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-23. "Public Funds"

Sec. 23. (a) "Public funds" means money:(1) derived from the revenue sources of the governmental body; and(2) deposited into the general or a special fund of the governmental body.(b) The term does not include either of the following:(1) Money received by a person under an authorized public-private agreement under IC 5-23.(2) Proceeds of bonds payable exclusively by a private entity.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.255-2017, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-22-2-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-24. "Purchase"

Sec. 24. (a) "Purchase" includes buy, procure, rent, lease, or otherwise acquire.(b) The term includes the following activities:(1) Description of requirements.(2) Solicitation or selection of sources.(3) Preparation and award of contract.(4) All phases of contract administration.(5) All functions that pertain to purchasing.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-25. "Purchasing Agency"

Sec. 25. "Purchasing agency" means a governmental body that is authorized to enter into contracts by this article, rules adopted under this article, or by another law.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-26. "Purchasing Agent"

Sec. 26. "Purchasing agent" means an individual authorized by a purchasing agency to act as an agent for the purchasing agency in the administration of the duties of the purchasing agency.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-27. "Purchase Description"

Sec. 27. (a) "Purchase description" means the words used in a solicitation to describe the supplies or services to be purchased.(b) The term includes specifications attached to, or made a part of, the solicitation.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-28. "Request for Proposals" or "Rfp"

Sec. 28. "Request for proposals" or "RFP" means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, used for soliciting proposals.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-28.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-28.5. "Reverse Auction"

Sec. 28.5. "Reverse auction" means a method of purchasing in which offerors submit offers in an open and interactive environment through the Internet.As added by P.L.93-2004, SEC.6.
IN Code § 5-22-2-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-29. "Rule"

Sec. 29. "Rule" refers to the following:(1) With respect to an agency of the executive branch, a rule adopted under IC 4-22-2.(2) With respect to a governmental body not described in subdivision (1), an order, an ordinance, a resolution, or another procedure by which the governmental body is authorized by law to adopt a policy that has the force and effect of law.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-30. "Services"

Sec. 30. "Services" means the furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a person, not involving the delivery of specific supplies other than printed documents or other items that are merely incidental to the required performance.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-31. "Social Services"

Sec. 31. "Social services" means services obtained from funds covered by IC 31-25-2-8.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 5-22-2-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-32. "Solicitation"

Sec. 32. (a) "Solicitation" means the procedure by which a governmental body invites persons to submit an offer to enter into a contract with the governmental body for the purchase or sale of supplies by the governmental body.(b) The term includes an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, and a request for quotes.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-33. "Special Fund"

Sec. 33. "Special fund", as used with respect to the state, means a dedicated fund.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-34. "Special Purchase"

Sec. 34. "Special purchase" refers to a purchase authorized under IC 5-22-10.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-35. "Specification"

Sec. 35. (a) "Specification" means a description of the physical or functional characteristics of a supply or service or the nature of a supply or service.(b) The term includes a description of any requirements for inspecting, testing, or preparing a supply or service for delivery.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-36. "State Agency"

Sec. 36. "State agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-38. "Supplies"

Sec. 38. (a) "Supplies" means any property.(b) The term includes equipment, goods, and materials. The term does not include an interest in real property.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-2-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 2. Definitions|5-22-2-39. "Using Agency"

Sec. 39. "Using agency" means a governmental body that uses supplies or services purchased under this article.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-3-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 3. General Provisions|5-22-3-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of section 7 of this chapter in the 2005 regular session of the general assembly applies only to a contract entered into or renewed after May 6, 2005.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.102. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.12.
IN Code § 5-22-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 3. General Provisions|5-22-3-1. Good Faith Requirement

Sec. 1. All parties involved in the negotiation, performance, or administration of contracts under this article shall act in good faith.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 3. General Provisions|5-22-3-2. Compliance With Terms and Conditions of Gift

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding this article, a governmental body may comply with the terms and conditions of a gift if noncompliance with those terms and conditions would invalidate the gift.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 3. General Provisions|5-22-3-3. Rules; Written Policies

Sec. 3. (a) A governmental body may adopt rules to regulate purchases of the governmental body. A rule adopted under this subsection may:(1) supplement this article; and(2) not be inconsistent with this article.(b) The purchasing agency of a governmental body may establish written policies for purchases made by the purchasing agency. The written policies may apply to all purchases generally or to a specific purchase as stated in the solicitation for the purchase. A written policy established under this subsection may:(1) supplement this article or a rule adopted by the purchasing agency's governmental body; and(2) not be inconsistent with this article or a rule adopted by the purchasing agency's governmental body.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-22-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 22. Public Purchasing|Chapter 3. General Provisions|5-22-3-4. Electronic Transmission of Notice or Other Materials

Sec. 4. (a) Whenever this article requires that notice or other material be sent by mail, the material may be sent by electronic means as stated in any of the following:(1) Rules adopted by the governmental body.(2) Written policies of the purchasing agency.(3) A solicitation.(b) Rules, written policies, and solicitation statements described in subsection (a):(1) are subject to this article; and(2) must provide that the transmission of information is at least as efficient and secure as sending the material by mail.(c) A governmental body may receive electronic offers if both of the following apply:(1) The solicitation indicates the procedure for transmitting the electronic offer to the governmental body.(2) The governmental body receives the offer on a fax machine, by electronic mail, or by means of another electronic system that has a security feature that protects the content of an electronic offer with the same degree of protection as the content of an offer that is not transmitted by electronic means.(d) A governmental body conducting a reverse auction must receive electronic offers for supplies through an Internet purchasing site.As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.31-2002, SEC.2; P.L.1-2003, SEC.19; P.L.93-2004, SEC.7.