IC 5-16-11.1-4: Notice of requirement of professional services

Sec. 4. (a) When professional services are required for a project, a public agency may:

(1) publish notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1;

(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) provide for notice in accordance with both subdivisions (1) and (2); or

(4) determine not to provide any notice.

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

(1) the location of the project;

(2) a general description of the project;

(3) the general criteria to be used in selecting professional services firms for the project;

(4) the place where any additional project description or specifications are on file;

(5) the hours of business of the public agency; and

(6) the last date for accepting statements of qualifications from interested parties.