In this chapter:
I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation.
I-a. "Construction management" means a method of contracting where the state engages the services of a contractor to work with an architect or engineer. The contractor assumes risk for construction and is required to provide design phase consultation, including the evaluation of costs, schedules, implication of alternative designs, systems, and materials.
II. "Contract construction" means all construction performed in whole or in part by an independent contractor.
III. "Cost-plus contract" means one under which the payment for the work is the actual cost, plus either a fixed fee or a percentage of the cost as profit.
IV. "Department" means the department of transportation.