Does Indiana require prevailing wages on public works?

No. Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage in 2015; only federal Davis-Bacon applies to federally funded work.

Does Indiana require multiple-prime contracts?

No. Indiana has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Indiana public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of Indiana

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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026

Competitive bidding threshold (public work): $150,000 or more (formal bids)
Governing statute: IC 36-1-12
Award standard: Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?: No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage: Repealed (2015)
Addenda distribution: To all registered plan holders

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Competitive bidding threshold

Public works projects estimated at $150,000 or more must be awarded on competitive bids under IC 36-1-12.¹ Smaller projects use quote procedures; the "small projects" cap rose from $150,000 to $300,000 after the 2015 reforms.

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.¹

Multiple-prime contracts

Indiana has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage effective July 1, 2015.² There is no state prevailing wage; only federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federally funded work.

Document distribution & addenda

Indiana DOT §102 requires bidders to obtain and acknowledge every addendum posted to the Department's website and Bid Express, and Indiana public-works instructions issue interpretive addenda to all registered plan holders.³

Record of change

2015 Law

Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage in 2015, ending state prevailing wage. Public works projects of $150,000 or more must be competitively bid under IC 36-1-12.

Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications §102.07 (addenda posted to the Department's website / Bid Express).
Verified
Jul 7, 2026

Page created and verified against IC 36-1-12 and the 2015 Common Construction Wage repeal.
Law
Jul 1, 2015

Common Construction Wage Act repealed, ending state prevailing wage.

Sources

1. Indiana General Assembly — IC 36-1-12-4 (bidding procedures for public work projects). law.justia.com
2. Indiana State Board of Accounts — Public works law — general provisions. in.gov/sboa
3. Indiana DOT (INDOT) — Standard Specifications §102.07 (addenda posted to the Department's website / Bid Express). www.in.gov

Frequently asked

What is the competitive bidding threshold for public works in Indiana?: Projects estimated at $150,000 or more must be awarded on competitive bids under IC 36-1-12; smaller projects use quote procedures.
Does Indiana require prevailing wages on public works?: No. Indiana repealed its Common Construction Wage in 2015; only federal Davis-Bacon applies to federally funded work.
Does Indiana require multiple-prime contracts?: No. Indiana has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.