§ 15-1933. Construction.

1. In general all construction work shall be done by contract, but in
the event that the estimated cost of such work or of a specified portion
thereof shall not exceed the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars, the
department may, on the recommendation of the Commissioner of
Transportation, authorize the Commissioner of Transportation to do such
work or part of such work by days' work under his direction.

2. All costs of supervision and inspection of construction work, costs
of making surveys, plans and estimates in connection therewith and the
costs of taking title to property and any other costs which may be
incurred in connection with or incidental to such work shall be
considered a part of the cost of such improvement.