Sec. 22. (a) The department and a CMGC or PDB selected under section 18 of this chapter shall independently perform estimates of the cost of construction services.

     (b) The department and the CMGC or PDB shall endeavor to negotiate mutually acceptable contract terms for construction services.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-23-9.5-22

  • construction services: means the physical construction work undertaken by a CMGC or PDB to construct any portion of a project which may be awarded as a single contract for a project or multiple contracts for portions of a project. See Indiana Code 8-23-9.5-3
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • project: means services provided using a two-phase contract with a CMGC or a PDB for preconstruction services and construction services to design, construct, alter, or repair:

    Indiana Code 8-23-9.5-11

  • proposal: means an offer by a CMGC or PDB to enter into a contract with the department in response to a request for proposals by the department under section 16 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 8-23-9.5-12
     (c) If the department is unable to negotiate mutually acceptable contract terms as described in subsection (b), the department may:

(1) advertise the proposal for the project;

(2) accept additional bids; and

(3) award a contract for construction services;

in accordance with IC 8-23-9 and IC 8-23-10.

As added by P.L.60-2023, SEC.2.