36-1-12-19. Dividing cost of a single public work project into two or more projects; prohibition; penalty

IN Code § 36-1-12-19 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 19. (a) For purposes of this section, the cost of a public work project includes the cost of materials, labor, equipment rental, and all other expenses incidental to the performance of the project.

(b) The cost of a single public work project may not be divided into two (2) or more projects for the purpose of avoiding the requirement to solicit bids.

(c) A bidder or quoter or a person who is a party to a public work contract who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A infraction and may not be a party to or benefit from any contract under this chapter for two (2) years from the date of the conviction.

(d) Any board member or officer of a political subdivision or agency who knowingly violates this section commits a Class A infraction.

As added by P.L.216-1986, SEC.1.