1. (a) “Bidder” shall mean any person or entity attending a Pre-Bid Conference or participating in any part of the Competitive Negotiations Solicitation (CNS) process;
2. (b) “Commission” shall mean the California Energy Commission and/or its staff;
3. (c) “Competitive Negotiations Solicitations” or “CNS” shall mean the competitive negotiations bid process described in this article;
4. (d) “Confidential Meeting” shall mean the private meeting between Bidder and the Commission regarding a Discussion Proposal;
5. (e) “Discussion Memorandum” shall mean the written document prepared by the Commission memorializing the discussion during a Confidential Meeting;
6. (f) “Discussion Proposal” shall mean a proposal submitted according to the requirements set forth in section 2116;
7. (g) “Final Proposal” shall mean a proposal submitted according to the requirements set forth in section 2117;
8. (h) “PIER” shall mean the Public Interest Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Program, established pursuant to AB 1890 (chap. 854, stats. 1996) and SB 90 (chap. 905. stats. 1997);
9. (i) “Pre-Bid Conference” shall mean the question/answer forum conducted by the Commission after release of the CNS open to all potential Bidders for the purpose of asking questions about the CNS;
10. (j) “Proposal” includes a Discussion Proposal or Final Proposal.

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25218(e) and 25620.2(c), Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 25620.5, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 2110-2134) and section filed 1-7-2000; operative 11-3-99 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(8). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(9) (Register 2000, No. 1).