337.19  Suits by and against department; limitation of actions; forum.--

(1)  Suits at law and in equity may be brought and maintained by and against the department on any claim under contract for work done; provided, that no suit sounding in tort shall be maintained against the department.

(2)  Suits by and against the department under this section shall be commenced within 820 days of the final acceptance of the work. This section shall apply to all contracts entered into after June 30, 1993.

(3)  Any action or suit brought against the department shall be brought in the county or counties where the cause of action accrued, or in the county of the department's district headquarters responsible for the work, or in Leon County.