1. (a) The definitions in IC 5-16-13 apply to this section.

2. (b) For purposes of IC 5-16-13-10 (c) and this section, the following apply:

   1. (1) A contractor must be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project that is a public work:

      1. (A) as defined by IC 4-13.6-1-13 ; or
      2. (B) as defined by IC 36-1-12-2 , excluding the construction, alteration, or repair of a highway, street, or alley.
   2. (2) A supplier (as defined by IC 4-13.6-1-20 ) is not required to be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project.
3. (c) Notwithstanding the applicability date specified in IC 5-16-13-10 (c) and subject to subsection (d), the requirement that a contractor must be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project applies to a public works contract awarded after December 31, 2016.

4. (d) This subsection applies to a public works project awarded after December 31, 2016, by a local unit. A contractor in any contractor tier is not required to be qualified under this chapter before doing any work on a public works project awarded by a local unit whenever:

   1. (1) the total amount of the contract awarded to the contractor for work on the public works project is less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000); and
   2. (2) the local unit complies with IC 36-1-12 in awarding the contract for the public works project.

As added by P.L.144-2016, SEC.1.