Indiana Code Title 8. Utilities and Transportation § 8-15.7-2-13

Sec. 13. “Private entity” means any combination of one (1) or more individuals, corporations, general partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, joint ventures, business trusts, nonprofit entities, or other business entities that are parties to a proposal for a qualifying project or a public-private agreement related to a qualifying project.  A public agency may provide services to an operator as a subcontractor or subconsultant without affecting the private status of the private entity and the entity's or operator's ability to enter into a public-private agreement.