Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-10-4-40

Sec. 40. (a) Unless the board publicly declares an emergency, it may not during any six (6) month period make separate contracts with another party for public improvements or repairs under section 13 of this chapter on the same construction or repair site or on the same construction or repair project involving more than one (1) site, without advertising for and accepting public bids, if the aggregate cost of the separate contract is more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

(b) A commissioner who knowingly violates subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony.

(c) A person who accepts a contract with the board, knowing that subsection (a) was violated in connection with the contract, commits a Level 6 felony and may not be a party to or benefit from any contract with an Indiana governmental entity for two (2) years after the date of the person's conviction.