Sec. 5. The department shall establish a program to facilitate participation in qualifying projects by:
(1) small businesses that qualify for a small business set-aside under IC 4-13.6-2-11;
(2) businesses certified under IC 4-13-16.5 as a minority business enterprise;
(3) businesses certified under IC 4-13-16.5 as a women's business enterprise;
(4) businesses treated as disadvantaged business enterprises under federal or state law; and
(5) businesses defined under IC 5-22-15-20.5 as Indiana businesses, to the extent permitted by applicable federal and state law and regulations.