RSA 482:54 Definitions.

As used in this subdivision:
I. "Contract construction" shall mean work performed after competitive bid by use of an independent contractor in combination with the department.
II. "Emergency" shall mean a circumstance whereby life or property is threatened or will be threatened unless work is performed in a timely manner.
III. "Force account" shall mean use of a work force and equipment directly on the state payroll, including rented equipment and associated labor at current state of New Hampshire equipment rental rates.
IV. "Minor project" shall mean maintenance work performed on a periodic basis with costs not exceeding $20,000.
V. "Reconstruction" shall mean performance of major amounts of work on most if not all of the structure to restore it to its