Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "minority business enterprise" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-16.5-1.
(b) As used in this section, "veteran business enterprise" means a business enterprise that has a current verification as a veteran owned small business concern under 38 CFR 74 et seq. by the Center of Veterans Enterprise of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c) As used in this section, "women's business enterprise" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-16.5-1.
(d) Except where 49 CFR 26 applies, the fiscal body of an eligible county or another person authorized to carry out a public transportation project under this chapter shall set a goal for participation by minority business enterprises, veteran business enterprises, and women's business enterprises in conformity with the goals established by the department of minority and women's business development of a consolidated city and the goals of the department of administration established under IC 5-22-14-11 (before July 1, 2020) or IC 4-13-16.5-3.5 (after June 30, 2020) for veteran business enterprises. The goals must be consistent with the goals of delivering the project on time and within the budgeted amount and, insofar as possible, using Indiana businesses for employees, goods, and services.
As added by P.L.153-2014, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.15-2020, SEC.21.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 25. Central Indiana Public Transportation Projects
Chapter 4. Carrying Out Central Indiana Public Transportation Projects
8-25-4-1. Authorization to Carry Out a Public Transportation Project
8-25-4-5. Process for Entering Into a Public-Private Partnership
8-25-4-6. Eligible Counties Limited to One Public Transportation Project
8-25-4-8. Services Must Be Provided Throughout an Eligible County
8-25-4-9. Prohibition on Light Rail
8-25-4-10. Carrying Out a Public Transportation Project in a Township That Opts-In