Sec. 2. (a) All persons desiring to perform professional services relating to a public works project must apply to the board for qualification.

     (b) A contractor is not required to apply to the board for qualification before submitting a bid on a public works contract unless the estimated cost of the project is one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more.

     (c) An applicant for qualification under this chapter shall use the forms prescribed by the board. The board shall provide separate and specific forms for contractors and for persons desiring to perform professional services.

     (d) An applicant must verify the applicant’s application.

     (e) Notwithstanding IC 5-14-3-4(a)(5), a financial statement submitted to the board under this chapter is considered confidential financial information for purposes of IC 5-14-3.

As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.29-1993, SEC.4; P.L.12-2002, SEC.1.