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IN Code § 5-16-1-1.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-1.6. Declaration of Emergency Reconstruction or Repair of Building or Structure; Quotes by Invitation

Sec. 1.6. In the case of fire, flood, windstorm, casualty or other extraordinary emergency, including mechanical failure of any part of a building or structure, and where the health, safety or welfare of the public or the necessary governmental operations are endangered by such loss or damage, the responsible board or commission may, upon a declaration of emergency recorded in its minutes, proceed to reconstruct or repair the building or structure without advertising for bids. However, in such an emergency, quotes may be invited from at least three (3) or more persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations known to deal in the work required to be done, and the minutes of the board or commission shall show the names of those persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations invited to submit quotes.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.59; P.L.143-2014, SEC.1.
IN Code § 5-16-1-1.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-1.7. Purdue University; Agricultural or Forestry Land; Declaration of Emergency; Quotes by Invitation

Sec. 1.7. On agricultural or forestry land owned or occupied by Purdue University and used by it for educational or research purposes, the trustees of the university may, upon a declaration of necessity recorded in its minutes, award contracts without advertising for bids or otherwise satisfying the requirements of this chapter, if the cost of work is estimated to be less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). However, quotes shall be invited from at least three (3) or more persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations known to deal in the work required to be done. The minutes of the board shall show the names of those invited to submit quotes.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.60; P.L.229-2011, SEC.78; P.L.172-2011, SEC.20; P.L.143-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 5-16-1-1.9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-1.9. Educational Institutions; Building Construction or Repair Contracts

Sec. 1.9. (a) Notwithstanding this article, a state educational institution may award a contract for any construction or repair work to any building, structure, or improvement of the institution without advertising for bids and meeting other contract awarding requirements of this article whenever the estimated cost of the project is less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). However, in awarding any contract under this section the state educational institution must do the following:(1) Invite quotes from at least three (3) persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations known to deal in the work required to be done.(2) Give notice of the project if the estimated cost of the project is more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). If required, notice must include a description of the work to be done and be given in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county in which the work is to be done.(3) Award the contract to the person who submits the lowest and best quote.(b) A state educational institution that awards a contract under this section to a minority business enterprise may include the contract when assessing the state educational institution's performance in meeting the goal set under section 7 of this chapter.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.58, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1986, SEC.4; P.L.70-1989, SEC.1; P.L.8-1993, SEC.61; P.L.2-2007, SEC.103; P.L.229-2011, SEC.79; P.L.172-2011, SEC.21; P.L.143-2014, SEC.3.
IN Code § 5-16-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-2. Bidders; Submission of Statement of Experience, Proposed Plan, Financial Status, and Trust Relationship; Forms

Sec. 2. (a) Each bidder shall be required to submit under oath with and as a part of the bidder's bid a statement of:(1) the bidder's experience;(2) the bidder's proposed plan for performing such work;(3) the equipment available for the performance of such work;(4) the bidder's financial status; and(5) if 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) The statements required by this section shall be submitted on forms which shall be prescribed by the state board of accounts. The forms prescribed shall:(1) be designated, respectively, as the experience questionnaire, the plan and equipment questionnaire, and the contractor's financial statement; and(2) be based, so far as applicable, on the standard questionnaires and financial statements for bidders as approved and recommended by the joint conference on construction practices, for use in investigating the qualifications of bidders on public construction work.The forms shall be used by all such boards, commissions, trustees, officers, and agents in obtaining the information required in the administration of this chapter.(c) If the information submitted by any bidder on the forms prescribed in this section is found, on examination, to be unsatisfactory, the bid submitted by such bidder shall not be considered.Formerly: Acts 1947, c.306, s.2; Acts 1965, c.251, s.1; Acts 1967, c.152, s.1. As amended by P.L.33-1983, SEC.15; P.L.336-1989(ss), SEC.15.
IN Code § 5-16-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-3. Filing of Plans and Specifications; Notice; Publication; Minimum Bid Invitations

Sec. 3. (a) Upon the filing of the plans, specifications, and drawings, as provided in section 1.4 of this chapter, the officer or agent shall twice publish a notice indicating that drawings, plans, and specifications are on file at the office and calling for sealed proposals for the work by a day fixed in the publication. The time lapse between the date of publication and the date of receiving bids is governed by the size of the contemplated project and is in the discretion of the board, commission, trustee, officer, or agent publishing the notice. In no event shall the lapsed time be more than six (6) weeks.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if a public building or other public work or improvement under this chapter is estimated to cost less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and a contract is to be awarded for the work, the awarding officer, commission, or agent may:(1) publish notice in the manner provided in subsection (a); or(2) invite bids from not less than three (3) persons, firms, limited liability companies, or corporations, known to deal in the work proposed to be done, by mailing a notice for the work not less than three (3) days before the time fixed for receiving bids indicating that plans and specifications are on file in a certain office.Formerly: Acts 1947, c.306, s.3; Acts 1949, c.136, s.2. As amended by P.L.52-1986, SEC.5; P.L.8-1993, SEC.62.
IN Code § 5-16-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-6. Trench Safety Systems; Cost Recovery

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to a public building or other public work or improvement that may require creation of a trench of at least five (5) feet in depth.(b) IOSHA regulations 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart P, for trench safety systems shall be incorporated into the contract documents for a public works project.(c) The contract documents for a public works project shall provide that the cost for trench safety systems shall be paid for:(1) as a separate pay item; or(2) in the pay item of the principal work with which the safety systems are associated.As added by P.L.1-1990, SEC.63.
IN Code § 5-16-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-7. Minority Business Enterprises; Award of Contracts

Sec. 7. A board, a commission, a trustee, an officer, or agent must establish as a goal that five percent (5%) of the contracts awarded be let to minority business enterprises (as defined in IC 4-13-16.5-1).As added by P.L.1-1990, SEC.64.
IN Code § 5-16-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-8. Plumbing Installations; Proof of Licensure

Sec. 8. (a) A person who submits a bid or quote for a public works contract under this chapter that involves the installation of plumbing must submit evidence that the person is a licensed plumbing contractor under IC 25-28.5-1.(b) If a public works contract under this chapter is awarded to a person who does not meet the requirements of subsection (a), the contract is void.As added by P.L.20-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2014, SEC.4.
IN Code § 5-16-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 1. Public Works by State Agencies|5-16-1-9. Application of Ic 5-22-16.5 to Award of Contracts Under Chapter

Sec. 9. (a) IC 5-22-16.5 (Disqualification of Contractors Dealing with the Government of Iran) applies to the awarding of contracts, including contracts for professional services, under this article.(b) For purposes of applying IC 5-22-16.5 to contracts awarded under this article, the following apply:(1) A reference to an "offer" in IC 5-22-16.5 refers to:(A) a bid for a public works contract; or(B) a proposal to provide professional services;under this article.(2) A person may not be awarded a contract under this article if the person would be disqualified from being awarded a contract under IC 5-22-16.5.(3) The procedures, rights, and application of penalties described in IC 5-22-16.5 shall be applied in the context of this article so that the public policy of IC 5-22-16.5 and this article are both implemented.As added by P.L.21-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 5-16-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 2. Public Works Bids to Be Submitted and Opened at Public Meeting|5-16-2-1. Time for Submitting Bid; Opening Bids

Sec. 1. All state officers, administrative boards or agencies acting on behalf of the state or any state institution or state agency, authorized by law to let contracts for public work shall have no authority to require any bidder to submit his bid at any time earlier than the open meeting at which it is to be received. All such meetings for receiving bids shall be open to the public and all bidders shall be entitled to attend. Bids so received shall be opened publicly and read aloud at the time and place designated for the receipt thereof.Formerly: Acts 1913, c.228, s.1; Acts 1965, c.317, s.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.9.
IN Code § 5-16-2-1.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 2. Public Works Bids to Be Submitted and Opened at Public Meeting|5-16-2-1.4. Rejection of Bids or Quotes Submitted

Sec. 1.4. The political body or officer authorized to let contracts for public works or improvement may, in the reasonable exercise of discretion, reject all bids or quotes submitted.As added by Acts 1977, P.L.59, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2014, SEC.5.
IN Code § 5-16-2-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 2. Public Works Bids to Be Submitted and Opened at Public Meeting|5-16-2-1.5. Awarding Contract; Notice to Proceed; Time Limits and Failure to Meet; Elections of Successful Bidder

Sec. 1.5. (a) Within sixty (60) days from the date on which bids are opened as specified in section 1 of this chapter, the political body or officer authorized to let contracts for public work or improvement shall award that contract and shall provide the successful bidder with written notice to proceed. However, if general obligation bonds are to be sold to finance the construction which is the subject of the bid, ninety (90) days shall be allowed; if revenue bonds are to be issued and approval by the utility regulatory commission obtained, or if special taxing district general obligation or revenue bonds are to be issued and sold to finance the construction, one hundred fifty (150) days shall be allowed. A failure to award and execute the contract and to issue notice to proceed within the time required by this section entitles the successful bidder to either:(1) reject the contract and withdraw his bid without prejudice; or(2) grant an extension of time to effect award and execution of the contract and notice to proceed at an agreed later date.(b) If the successful bidder elects to reject the contract and withdraw his bid, notice of that election must be given to the political body or the officer authorized to let the contract in writing within fifteen (15) days of the sixty (60) day expiration date or any extension thereof.As added by Acts 1977, P.L.59, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1979, P.L.43, SEC.1; P.L.23-1988, SEC.7.
IN Code § 5-16-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 2. Public Works Bids to Be Submitted and Opened at Public Meeting|5-16-2-2. Void Contracts

Sec. 2. All contracts for public work by any of the political bodies or officers mentioned in this chapter which are not let in conformity with the provisions of this chapter shall be void.Formerly: Acts 1913, c.228, s.2. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.59, SEC.3.
IN Code § 5-16-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 2. Public Works Bids to Be Submitted and Opened at Public Meeting|5-16-2-3. Supplemental Effect of Chapter

Sec. 3. This chapter shall be construed as supplemental to the laws in force on April 30, 1913, relating to the letting of contracts for public work and shall not repeal or amend any of such laws except such as are contrary to the provisions of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1913, c.228, s.3. As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.89.
IN Code § 5-16-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 3. Filing Blueprints and Specifications|5-16-3-1. Blueprints and Specifications; Filing

Sec. 1. (a) A public official, board, commission, or other public agency having charge of the construction of a public building, an addition to the building, or an alteration of the building shall file in the department of homeland security, within sixty (60) days after the completion of the building project, a complete set of blueprints and a complete set of bound specifications for the public building, addition, or alteration.(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to buildings, additions, or alterations that are constructed at a cost of less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).Formerly: Acts 1951, c.185, s.1. As amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.7; P.L.52-1986, SEC.6; P.L.1-2006, SEC.103; P.L.187-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 5-16-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 3. Filing Blueprints and Specifications|5-16-3-2. Depository for Blueprints and Specifications; State Librarian

Sec. 2. The department of homeland security shall provide a safe depository for all blueprints and specifications filed as provided in section 1 of this chapter and retain them for inspection and loan under the conditions and restrictions as the fire prevention and building safety commission shall determine by rule. The fire prevention and building safety commission may designate the librarian of the state of Indiana as the custodian of any blueprints and specifications filed with it, at any time, and it shall be the duty of the state librarian to safely preserve the same in the state archives as public documents.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.185, s.2. As amended by P.L.8-1984, SEC.8; P.L.1-2006, SEC.104; P.L.187-2021, SEC.7.
IN Code § 5-16-5-0.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 5. Withholding and Bond to Secure Payment of Subcontractors, Labor, and Materialmen|5-16-5-0.4. "Person"

Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, "person" includes a natural person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation.As added by P.L.75-2012, SEC.4.
IN Code § 5-16-5-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 5. Withholding and Bond to Secure Payment of Subcontractors, Labor, and Materialmen|5-16-5-0.5. "Public Body"

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "public body" refers to a board, commission, trustee, officer, or agent acting on behalf of the state or a commission created by law.As added by P.L.75-2012, SEC.5.
IN Code § 5-16-5-0.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 5. Withholding and Bond to Secure Payment of Subcontractors, Labor, and Materialmen|5-16-5-0.6. "Public Work"

Sec. 0.6. As used in this chapter, "public work" refers to the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of a public building, public improvement, or other public work, the cost of which is paid for by funds derived from taxation. The term includes all roads, highways, streets, alleys, bridges, sewers, drains, or other public improvements.As added by P.L.75-2012, SEC.6.
IN Code § 5-16-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 5. Withholding and Bond to Secure Payment of Subcontractors, Labor, and Materialmen|5-16-5-1. Withholding Final Payments; Filing Claims for Payment; Release of Surety

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, when a public work is performed under contract at the expense of the state or a commission created by law, the public body shall withhold final payment to the contractor until the contractor has paid to:(1) all subcontractors;(2) all suppliers of materials for material furnished;(3) all labor employed in the public work; and(4) all those furnishing any service in relation to or in connection with the public work;all bills due and owing to the persons described in subdivisions (1) through (4) who have filed a claim under subsection (c).(b) If there is not a sufficient sum owing to the contractor on the contract to pay all the bills, then the sum owing on the contract shall be prorated in payment of all the bills among the persons entitled to payment.(c) A person claiming payment under this section must file with the public body a claim not later than sixty (60) days after the last labor is performed, the last material is furnished, or the last service is rendered by that person, as provided in section 2 of this chapter.(d) If there is no dispute among the claimants, the public body shall pay all claims out of the funds due the contractor and take a receipt for each payment. The total of amounts paid under this subsection shall be deducted from the contract price.(e) If there is a dispute among the claimants, the public body shall retain sufficient funds until the dispute is settled, the correct amounts are determined, and payment of those amounts shall be made as provided in subsection (d).(f) Except for amounts required to be withheld under subsection (e) or as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter does not preclude a full, final, and complete settlement upon a contract with a contractor after thirty (30) days from the date of the completion and acceptance of the work as completed.(g) The surety of a contractor may not be released until the expiration of one (1) year after the final settlement with the contractor.Formerly: Acts 1911, c.173, s.1; Acts 1925, c.44, s.1; Acts 1931, c.168, s.1; Acts 1933, c.258, s.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.10; P.L.75-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 5-16-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 5. Withholding and Bond to Secure Payment of Subcontractors, Labor, and Materialmen|5-16-5-3. Conflicting Laws

Sec. 3. This chapter shall not be construed as conflicting with any other laws for the protection of labor, subcontractors, or materialmen, but is supplemental to those laws.Formerly: Acts 1911, c.173, s.3. As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.90.
IN Code § 5-16-5.5-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 5.5. Retainage, Bonds, and Payment of Contractors and Subcontractors|5-16-5.5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 2 of this chapter by P.L.133-2007 apply only to public works contracts entered into after June 30, 2007.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.98.
IN Code § 5-16-5.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 5. State and Local Administration|Article 16. Public Works|Chapter 5.5. Retainage, Bonds, and Payment of Contractors and Subcontractors|5-16-5.5-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:"State agency" means the state of Indiana or any commission or agency created by law."Agent" shall include any board, commission, trustee, officer or agent which acts on behalf of a state agency."Public building", "public work" and "public improvement" or combinations thereof shall be construed to include all buildings, work or improvements the cost of which is paid for from public funds but shall not include highways, roads, streets, alleys, bridges and appurtenant structures situated on streets, alleys, railroad projects (as defined in IC 8-5-15-1) and dedicated highway rights-of-way."Substantial completion" shall be construed to mean the date when the construction of a structure or building is sufficiently completed, in accordance with the plans and specifications, as modified by any completed change orders agreed to by the parties, so that the state agency can occupy the structure or building for the use for which it was intended. Furthermore, the warranty period shall commence no later than the date of substantial completion."Contractor" shall mean any person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation who is party to a contract with a state agency to construct, erect, alter or repair any public building or is any way involved in public work or public improvement."Subcontractor" shall mean and include any person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation who is a party to a contract with the contractor and who furnishes and performs on-site labor on any public building, work or improvement. It also shall include materialmen who supply contractors or subcontractors as contained in this chapter."Retainage" means any amount to be withheld from any payment to a contractor or subcontractor pursuant to the terms of a contract until the occurrence of a specified event."Escrowed principal" shall mean the value of all cash and securities or other property at the time placed in an escrow account."Escrowed income" shall mean the value of all property held in an escrow account over the escrowed principal in such account.Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.44, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.60, SEC.1; Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.12; P.L.8-1993, SEC.64; P.L.160-2006, SEC.5; P.L.136-2018, SEC.36.