1. (a) When professional services are required for a project, a public agency may:

   1. (1) publish notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1 ;
   2. (2) provide for notice (other than notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1 ) as it determines is reasonably calculated to inform those performing professional services of a proposed project;
   3. (3) provide for notice in accordance with both subdivisions (1) and (2); or
   4. (4) determine not to provide any notice.

2. (b) If the public agency provides for notice under subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3), each notice must include:

   1. (1) the location of the project;
   2. (2) a general description of the project;
   3. (3) the general criteria to be used in selecting professional services firms for the project;
   4. (4) the place where any additional project description or specifications are on file;
   5. (5) the hours of business of the public agency; and
   6. (6) the last date for accepting statements of qualifications from interested parties.

As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.51-1988, SEC.1.