Ind. Code ch. 5-35.7-7

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Ind. Code § 5-35.7-7-1 Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A contract solely entered into for licensed legal counsel. (2) A purchase subject to the small purchase policies established by a state agency under IC 5-22-8. (3) A contract for services provided by a bank holding company or its subsidiaries or for investments, investment services, or financial services entered into by the treasurer of state under IC 4-8.1, IC 5-13, or IC 10-12. (4) A contract entered into with a program established under IC 11-10-7-2. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-7-2 "Nonpublic contract"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "nonpublic contract" means a contract that is entered into without solicitation of proposals or competitive procurement. However, the term does not include a contract entered into under the following: (1) IC 5-22-10. (2) IC 4-13.6-5-5 (Emergency conditions). (3) An agreement or contract described in IC 31-25-4-13.1. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-7-3 Contracting; posting of requests for proposals or request for quotations

Sec. 3. All contract opportunities of state agencies must be posted in the form of a request for proposals or a request for quotations on the department's website at least thirty (30) days prior to the contract being awarded. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 5-35.7-7-4 Prohibition against nonpublic contracts

Sec. 4. Except as otherwise required by law, a state agency shall not enter into a nonpublic contract. As added by P.L.182-2025, SEC.6.

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