1. (a) As used in this chapter, "consultant" means an individual who, under a contract with the state or a political subdivision, does either of the following for the state or the political subdivision:

   1. (1) Evaluates bids for contracts.

   2. (2) Awards contracts.

      The term does not include a public employee (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-54 ).

2. (b) An individual is not required to be a party to the contract with the state or the political subdivision to be a consultant under this section.

As added by P.L.73-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1991, SEC.1; P.L.1-1998, SEC.75; P.L.186-2025, SEC.58.