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IN Code § 8-23-9-56 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 9. State Highway Contracts; General Powers|8-23-9-56. Research Assistance; Report to Joint Study Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Assessment and Solutions

Sec. 56. (a) The department may cooperate with and assist Purdue University in developing the best methods of improving and maintaining the highways of the state and the respective counties. In so cooperating with Purdue University and for the purpose of developing and disseminating helpful information concerning road construction and improvement and the operation of the highways of the state and the counties, the department may expend money annually from the funds appropriated to the department's use for the use and benefit of Purdue University in carrying on programs of highway research and highway extension at or in connection with Purdue University and for the annual road school held at Purdue University. In addition, the money may be increased by federal funds, which may be made available to the department for the engineering and economic investigation of projects for future construction and for highway research necessary in connection therewith.(b) For the purpose of disseminating knowledge of the highway maintenance methods that are best suited to the various sections of Indiana, the county and state highway officials, in cooperation with Purdue University, may hold joint road meetings in the various sections of Indiana.(c) The aid authorized by this section shall be paid quarterly by the department to Purdue University upon proper voucher.(d) Not later than August 1 of each year, a representative of Purdue University shall prepare, in cooperation with the department under IC 8-23-2-5(e)(5), for the interim study committee on roads and transportation a report that includes updates on the following:(1) Programs or projects conducted under this section.(2) Any other information requested by the study committee.The report must be submitted in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.218. Amended by P.L.16-2014, SEC.4; P.L.53-2014, SEC.86.
IN Code § 8-23-9-57 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 9. State Highway Contracts; General Powers|8-23-9-57. Cooperation With Federal and Other States' Officials

Sec. 57. The department may cooperate with the governing officials of state highway agencies and systems in one (1) or more other states or the Federal Highway Administration in research in conducting tests and experiments designed to develop the best methods of constructing, improving, and maintaining the highways in Indiana. In so cooperating with the governing officials of state highway agencies and systems in one (1) or more other states or the Federal Highway Administration and for the purpose of paying the proportionate share of this state of the cost of the tests and experiments, the department may expend the funds appropriated to its use.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.218.
IN Code § 8-23-9-58 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 9. State Highway Contracts; General Powers|8-23-9-58. Utility Facilities; Costs and Delays Due to Facility Relocations; Contractor's Right to Compensation or Expenses

Sec. 58. (a) This section applies to a construction contract entered into by the department and a contractor after June 30, 2005.(b) The department may not include in a contract, or in any specifications or other documents that are a part of or incorporated in a contract, a provision that prohibits a contractor from receiving, or restricts the contractor in receiving, reasonable compensation or reasonable expenses directly related to unforeseen conditions encountered during the construction project as a result of:(1) a conflict with the facilities of a utility (as defined in IC 8-1-9-2(a)); or(2) delays due to the relocation of utility facilities;that differ materially from the affected utilities or utility relocations specified in the contract documents.As added by P.L.35-2005, SEC.3.
IN Code § 8-23-9-59 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 9. State Highway Contracts; General Powers|8-23-9-59. Application of Ic 5-22-16.5 to Award of Contracts Under Article

Sec. 59. (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 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.6.
IN Code § 8-23-10-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 4 of this chapter by P.L.92-2004 apply only to subcontracts entered into after June 30, 2004.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.207.
IN Code § 8-23-10-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-0.5. Applicability of Qualification Requirement Under Ic 5-16-13; Exemption for Local Unit Projects

Sec. 0.5. (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, a contractor must be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project that is the construction, improvement, alteration, repair, or maintenance of a highway, street, or road (as defined by IC 8-23-1-23) or alley.(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.3. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.39.
IN Code § 8-23-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-1. Qualified Bidders Required; Exception

Sec. 1. It is unlawful to award a contract to any person other than a bidder previously qualified in compliance with this chapter, except for the award of a contract for a public works project by a local unit whenever section 0.5(d) of this chapter applies.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.144-2016, SEC.4.
IN Code § 8-23-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-2. Qualification Applications; Investigation; Certificates of Qualification; Revocation of Certificates

Sec. 2. (a) A bidder desiring to submit to the department a bid for the performance of a contract the department proposes to let must apply to the department for qualification and must use for that purpose the forms prescribed and furnished by the department. All applications must be verified by the applicant.(b) The department shall act within thirty (30) days upon an application for qualification. Upon the receipt of an application for qualification, the department shall examine and may investigate the application and shall determine whether the applicant is competent and responsible and possesses the financial resources that satisfy this chapter.(c) If the applicant is found to possess the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and by the rules adopted by the department, the department shall issue a certificate of qualification, which shall be valid for the period of twenty-four (24) months, or a shorter period of time that the department prescribes, unless revoked by the department for cause. The certificate of qualification must contain a statement fixing the aggregate amount of uncompleted work that the applicant will be permitted to have at any time under a contract with the department and may also, in the discretion of the department, contain a statement limiting a bidder to the submission of bids upon a certain class or classes of work. Subject to any restrictions as to amount or class of work, the certificate of qualification authorizes its holder to bid on all work on which bids are taken by the department during the period of time specified.(d) A certificate of qualification may be revoked by the department only after notice to the qualified bidder and an opportunity to be heard. The notice must be in writing and must state the grounds of the proposed revocation.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.14-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-23-10-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-2.5. Public Availability of Certificates of Qualification

Sec. 2.5. The department 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 department under this chapter.As added by P.L.144-2016, SEC.5.
IN Code § 8-23-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-3. Financial Statements of Applicants

Sec. 3. (a) A bidder may not be given a certificate of qualification unless the bidder's financial statement and the investigation made by the department show that the bidder possesses net current assets sufficient in the judgment of the department to render it probable that the bidder can satisfactorily execute contracts and meet obligations incurred. All applications for qualification must expressly authorize the department to obtain all information considered pertinent with respect to the financial worth and assets and liabilities of the applicant from banks or other financial institutions, surety companies, dealers in material, equipment, or supplies, or other persons having business transactions with an applicant and must expressly authorize all financial institutions or other persons to furnish information requested by the department.(b) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules adopted in the manner provided under IC 4-22-2-37.1, that establish the requirements for financial statements furnished to the department by potential applicants for the purpose of determining an applicant's eligibility and financial capacity under this chapter.(c) This chapter shall be administered without reference to the residence of applicants, and its provisions and the rules of the department adopted under this chapter apply equally to residents and nonresidents of Indiana. This chapter does not apply to the purchase of material, equipment, and supplies or to the construction and maintenance of buildings.(d) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-4(a)(5), a financial statement submitted to the department under this chapter is considered confidential financial information for the purposes of IC 5-14-3.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.111-1993, SEC.1; P.L.119-1995, SEC.1; P.L.14-2019, SEC.3.
IN Code § 8-23-10-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-4. Subcontractors; Qualification

Sec. 4. It is unlawful for a successful bidder to enter into a subcontract with any other person involving the performance of any part of any work upon which the bidder may be engaged for the department in an amount in excess of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) unless the subcontractor has been properly qualified under the terms of this chapter for the work sublet to the subcontractor. However, the department may reduce this amount based on the subcontractor's performance with the department and others. The prequalification requirements of this section do not apply to the following:(1) Professional services.(2) Hauling materials or supplies to or from a job site.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.92-2004, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-23-10-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-5. Notice of Action on Application; Reapplication

Sec. 5. (a) All applicants for qualification shall be promptly notified by the department of its final action on their applications. An applicant aggrieved by the decision of the department may, within ten (10) days after receiving notification of the decision, request in writing a reconsideration of the application by the department, and may submit additional evidence bearing on qualifications. The department shall again consider the matter and may either adhere to or modify its previous decision. The department shall act upon any request for reconsideration within fifteen (15) days after the filing of the request and shall notify the applicant of the action taken.(b) An applicant who has been refused qualification, or who is dissatisfied with the department's decision as to the aggregate amount of uncompleted work to be permitted under contract at any one time, or with any limitation as to the class or classes of work on which the bidder is authorized to bid, may at any time after the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date of the department's decision on the last application file a new application for qualification. The new application shall be promptly considered and acted upon by the department.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219.
IN Code § 8-23-10-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-6. Unqualified Bidders; Rejection of Bids

Sec. 6. The department may not consider a bid filed with it by a person who has not been qualified under this chapter. Bids from unqualified bidders discovered by the department before the reading of the bids shall be returned without being read. If the department finds subsequent to the opening of bids that facts exist that would disqualify the lowest bidder, or that the bidder is not competent and responsible, the department shall reject the bid despite the fact of prior qualification of the bidder. It is unlawful to award a contract to a bidder not qualified to bid at the time fixed for receiving bids.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219.
IN Code § 8-23-10-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-7. Revenue Department; Access to Names of Bidders, Contractors, and Subcontractors; Bidders on Tax Warrant List

Sec. 7. (a) The department may allow the department of state revenue access to the name of each person who is either:(1) bidding on a contract to be awarded under this chapter; or(2) a contractor or a subcontractor under this chapter.(b) If the department is notified by the department of state revenue that a bidder is on the most recent tax warrant list, the department may not award a contract to that bidder until:(1) the bidder provides to the department a statement from the department of state revenue that the bidder's delinquent tax liability has been satisfied; or(2) the department receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue under IC 6-8.1-8-2(k).(c) The department of state revenue may notify:(1) the department; and(2) the auditor of state;that a contractor or subcontractor under this chapter is on the most recent tax warrant list, including the amount that the person owes in delinquent taxes. The auditor of state shall deduct from the contractor's or subcontractor's payment the amount owed in delinquent taxes. The auditor of state shall remit this amount to the department of state revenue and pay the remaining balance to the contractor or subcontractor.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219.
IN Code § 8-23-10-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 10. Qualifications of Bidders for Contracts|8-23-10-8. False Statements; Penalty

Sec. 8. It is a Class C infraction for an applicant for qualification to knowingly make a false statement with respect to the applicant's financial worth in an application for qualification, financial statement, or other written instrument filed by the applicant with the department under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. A person who violates this section is disqualified from submitting bids on contracts advertised for letting by the department for a period of two (2) years following the date of conviction.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.219.
IN Code § 8-23-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 11. Emergency Repairs Without Bidding|8-23-11-1. Requirements

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever a bridge, culvert, roadway, or any other physical property of the state highway system has been damaged to the extent that it is not usable by the traveling public or is unsafe for use, and by order of the governor or the commissioner it is determined that an emergency exists, the department shall proceed with due diligence to reopen the highway to traffic and make it safe for the traveling public. For this purpose, the department may proceed without advertising for bids if the department invites three (3) or more persons prequalified to perform the work required to be done to submit a bid within the time specified by the department for that work. Each of the three (3) prequalified persons shall be given an equal amount of time to prepare and submit a bid for the work.(b) The department must keep records of:(1) the names of those persons invited to bid; and(2) the details of bids submitted;in accordance with the department's usual contracting procedures.(c) The department may then award an emergency contract under this section to the lowest responsive bidder.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.220. Amended by P.L.16-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-23-11-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 11. Emergency Repairs Without Bidding|8-23-11-3. Bids From Racial Minority Businesses

Sec. 3. The department shall make a concentrated effort to invite bids from racial minority businesses.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.220.
IN Code § 8-23-12-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 12. Sufficiency Rating System for Programs and Annual Reports|8-23-12-1. "Sufficiency Rating" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "sufficiency rating" means any rating that assigns numerical values to each road section reflecting its relative adequacy based on an engineering appraisal of structural condition, safety, and traffic service and upon an economic appraisal of its actual or potential value to the total area served by the road including the effect of loss of traffic to and through the area resulting from deterioration or obsolescence of the road.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.221.
IN Code § 8-23-12-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 12. Sufficiency Rating System for Programs and Annual Reports|8-23-12-2. Long-Range Construction Program

Sec. 2. The department shall prepare, formally adopt, and publish a long-range program of its future activities with regard to the construction of highways under its jurisdiction. The sufficiency rating principle shall be applied, as far as it is practicable, in determining the projects to be included in the long-range construction program and may be applied by districts. The long-range program must contain an estimate of revenues that will become available during that period and a statement of intention with respect to the construction and other related work to be done.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.221.
IN Code § 8-23-12-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 12. Sufficiency Rating System for Programs and Annual Reports|8-23-12-3. Reinspection of Roads; Additional Information Included in Long-Range Program

Sec. 3. The department shall cause a periodic reinspection of the system of roads under its jurisdiction to be made in order to revise its estimates of future needs to conform to the actual physical and service condition of the highways and economic needs of the areas served by the highways from time to time. The long-range program, in addition to the engineering information required by this chapter, must contain other information that will enable the public to have the most complete understanding of the needs of the state highway system.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.221.
IN Code § 8-23-12-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation|Chapter 12. Sufficiency Rating System for Programs and Annual Reports|8-23-12-4. Annual Adoption of Long Range Program; Biennial Work Program

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall annually adopt from its long range program and publish a biennial work program of construction to be accomplished within the following two (2) fiscal years. This biennial work program must consist of a list of projects listed in order of urgency.(b) In case of emergencies and disasters resulting in the necessity for completely unforeseen demands for construction, or if unforeseen difficulties arise in the acquisition of rights-of-way, materials, labor, or equipment necessary for proposed construction or the availability of funds, a deviation from the adopted biennial work program under subsection (a) is permitted.(c) For purposes of this section, the relative urgency of proposed construction shall be determined by a consideration of:(1) the physical condition;(2) the safety and service characteristics of the highways under consideration; and(3) the economic needs of the area served by the highways.The department may also consider the factors set forth in the project prioritization system in determining the relative urgency of a proposed construction project that is given special priority in the department's long range program.(d) In arriving at and making a determination under this section, the department shall utilize all studies, data, and information made available to it from any appropriate source, including economic data, relative to affected areas, from the Indiana economic development corporation.As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.221. Amended by P.L.4-2005, SEC.118; P.L.229-2017, SEC.34.