All construction using TIA funds shall be advertised, competitively bid and contracted, except:
(1) Utility and railroad relocations and adjustments;
(2) Government force work;
(3) Work eligible from the small works roster; and
(4) Local agencies may be otherwise exempt from bidding requirements if so authorized by an applicable statute contained in chapter 36.77, 35.22, 35.23, or 35.27 RCW.