WEST VIRGINIA

2) What is the definition of a public works or related projects?

The term "public authority," as used in this article, shall mean any officer, board or commission or other agency of the state of West Virginia, or any political subdivision thereof, authorized by law to enter into a contract for the construction of a public improvement, including any institution supported in whole or in part by public funds of the state of West Virginia or its political subdivisions, and this article shall apply to expenditures of such institutions made in whole or in part from such public funds. ''21-5A-1. Definitions.

* The term "construction," as used in this article, shall mean any construction, reconstruction, improvement, enlargement, painting, decorating, or repair of any public improvement let to contract. The term "construction" shall not be construed to include temporary or emergency repairs. ''21-5A-1. Definitions.

* The term "public improvement," as used in this article, shall include all buildings, roads, highways, bridges, streets, alleys, sewers, ditches, sewage disposal plants, waterworks, airports, and all other structures upon which construction may be let to contract by the state of West Virginia or any political subdivision thereof. ''21-5A-1. Definitions.