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.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-1-12-19

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • public work: means the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or renovation of a public building, airport facility, or other structure that is paid for out of a public fund or out of a special assessment. See Indiana Code 36-1-12-2
     (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.

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