Ind. Code ch. 5-35.7-1

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Ind. Code § 5-35.7-1-1 "Active contract"

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "active contract" means a contract for which the term of the contract has not expired. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-1-2 "Contract"

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this article, "contract" means a contract, agreement, or similar arrangement by any other name, and includes any amendments, addendums, or extensions. (b) The term includes contracts entered into for state public works projects by the public works division within the department. (c) The term does not include the following: (1) A contract between state agencies. (2) A contract between a state agency and an employee of the state agency concerning employment. (3) A contract that is required to be kept confidential under state or federal law to prevent the disclosure of confidential or proprietary business information. (4) A contract for legal services to aid in the performance of the rights, powers, and duties conferred by IC 4-6. (5) A contract entered into with a program established under IC 11-10-7-2. (6) An agreement or contract described in IC 31-25-4-13.1. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-1-3 "Contractor"

Sec. 3. As used in this article, "contractor" means a person who has entered into a contract with a state agency. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-1-4 "Department"

Sec. 4. As used in this article, "department" means the Indiana department of administration created by IC 4-13-1-2. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-1-5 "Initial contract"

Sec. 5. As used in this article, "initial contract" means the first agreement between a state agency and a contractor concerning the provision of specified goods or services, which may be later amended. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-1-6 "Maximum contract amount"

Sec. 6. As used in this article, "maximum contract amount" means the amount in a contract that total remuneration is not to exceed. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-1-7 "State agency"

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this article, "state agency" means: (1) a department or office of the executive, including the administrative, branch of state government; and (2) separately elected state officers and any department or office of separately elected state officers. (b) The term does not include: (1) the legislative branch of state government; (2) the judicial branch of state government; or (3) a state educational institution. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

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