Ind. Code § 5-1.2-8-21

Sec. 21. Except as provided in IC 21-36-2, an educational facility project is not subject to any statutory requirement of competitive bidding or other restriction imposed on the procedure for award of contracts or the lease, sale, or other disposition of property with regard to any action taken under authority of this chapter. If, however, the prospective lessee makes a request in writing, the authority shall call for the construction bids in the manner determined by the authority with the approval of the lessee.