Section 660.490  Definitions

As used in this Subpart:

a)         "Affiliates" means firms where one controls or has the power to control another, or a third party or parties controls or has the power to control both.

b)         "Contract" means, in addition to the meaning set forth at Section 660.40, a written agreement between a contractor and the Department, or an agreement subject to Department approval, regardless of form or method of procurement.

c)         "Contractor" means any person, firm, corporation, organization, partnership, or association, however organized, and its affiliates, including its owners, directors, officers, partners, managers, key employees and others engaged in primary managerial or supervisory positions.

d)         "Hearing Officer" means the Secretary or an attorney, licensed to practice law in this State, appointed by the Secretary.

e)         "Participation" means to enter into or attempt to enter into a contract awarded or approved by the Department, irrespective of the method of procurement, or any subcontract, material supply agreement or equipment lease transaction in connection with any such contract.

f)          "Indictment" means the charge, information, or other filing by a competent authority charging a criminal offense.

g)         "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation.