As used in this chapter, "contract" refers to a contract for professional services of any of the following for a public works project:

1. (1) A design professional.
2. (2) An architect.
3. (3) An engineer.
4. (4) An environmental consultant.
5. (5) A geologist.
6. (6) A geotechnical consultant.
7. (7) A landscape architect.
8. (8) A surveyor.

As added by P.L.149-2021, SEC.1.