Section 1120.15  Definitions of Terms Used in This Part

As used throughout this Part, terms defined in the Illinois Procurement Code shall have the same meaning as in the Code and as further defined below, and each term listed in this Section shall have the meaning set forth below unless its use clearly requires a different meaning.  Terms may be defined in particular Sections for use in that Section.

"Bid" − The response to an Invitation for Bids.

"Bidder" − Any person who submits a bid.

"Brand Name or Equal Specification" − A specification that uses one or more manufacturer's names or catalogue numbers to describe the standard of quality, performance, and other characteristics needed to meet State requirements, and that allows the submission of equivalent products.

"Brand Name Specification" − A specification limited to one or more items by manufacturers' names or catalogue numbers.

"Code" − The Illinois Procurement Code [30 ILCS 500].

"Consulting Services" − Services provided by a business or person as an independent contractor to advise and assist an agency in solving specific management or programmatic problems involving the organization, planning, direction, control or operations of a State agency.  The services may or may not rise to the level of professional and artistic as defined in the Code and this Part.

"Contract" − A contract may be in written or oral form.  The term contract as used in the Code and this Part does not include: goods or services the terms governing which are established by tariff of the Illinois Commerce Commission or the Federal Communications Commission, bonds, or contracts relating to bonds issued by or on behalf of a State agency when the contractor or vendor is neither selected nor paid by the State agency.  The term "contract" includes, but is not limited to, purchase, installment purchase, lease and rental contracts.

"Day" − Calendar day.  In computing any period of time, the day of the event from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included, but the last day of the period shall be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or a State holiday, in which event the period shall run to the end of the next business day.

"DCMS" − The Department of Central Management Services.

"IOC" − The Office of the Comptroller.

"Procurement Officer" − The CPO, appropriate SPO, or a designee of either who is charged with conducting a particular procurement.

"Proposal" − The response to a Request for Proposals.

"Qualified Products List" − An approved list of supplies, services, or construction items, described by model or catalogue numbers, that, prior to competitive solicitation, the State has determined will meet the applicable specification requirements.

"Specification" − Any description of the physical, functional, or performance characteristics of, or of the nature of, a supply, service, or construction item.  A specification includes, as appropriate, requirements for inspecting, testing, or preparing a supply, service, or construction item for delivery. Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "specification" and "purchase description" are used interchangeably throughout this Part.

"Specification for a Common or General Use Item" − A specification that has been developed and approved for repeated use in procurements.