Except for persons the authority considers necessary to prepare complete plans and specifications necessary for bidding for construction, the authority may not enter into:

1. (1) a contract for the performance of work, other than a contract of employment with a professional person or a commission employee; or

2. (2) a contract for the purchase or sale of materials or supplies;

   without complying with IC 4-13-2 and the rules and procedures of the department of administration.

As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.25.