Sec. 7. (a) Competitive bids are not required for the acquisition of land or for professional services relating to public works projects. In awarding contracts for professional services relating to public works projects, the director shall submit a recommendation to the commissioner, who shall award a contract.
(b) In making a recommendation to the commissioner, the director shall consider only the competence and the qualifications of the persons offering to perform the professional services in relation to the type of services to be performed. The department shall negotiate compensation for performance of the professional services that the commissioner determines is reasonable.
As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 13.6. State Public Works
Chapter 5. Bidding Requirements
4-13.6-5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
4-13.6-5-1. Method of Awarding Contracts; Approval of Contract Documents
4-13.6-5-2. Dollar Thresholds for Bidding; Bidding Procedure; Records
4-13.6-5-2.5. Application of Section; Sealed Bid or Quotation Submitted by Trust
4-13.6-5-3. Projects Costing Less Than $150,000; Quotations From Contractors; Awards
4-13.6-5-4. Performance of Public Works by Division or Certain State Departments
4-13.6-5-5. Emergency Conditions; Quotations From Contractors; Awards
4-13.6-5-6. Maintenance Services Contracts
4-13.6-5-7. Land Acquisition; Professional Services
4-13.6-5-8. Solicitation of Sealed Bids; Public Notice
4-13.6-5-9. Copies of Bids or Quotations; Files; Public Records
4-13.6-5-10. Commencement of Warranty Period