PURPOSE: This rule defines terms as used in rules 1 CSR 35-2.010 through 1 CSR 35- 2.050 for procuring and managing leased real property.

1. (1) Definitions. As used in 1 CSR 35-2.010 through 1 CSR 35-2.050—

   1. (A) “Agency” means any organizational unit of state government, with the exceptions specified in 1 CSR 35-2.010(2);
   2. (B) “Leased premises” means the property being or to be leased;
   3. (C) “Lessor” means the landlord, owner or agent of the owner of the leased premises;
   4. (D) “Lessee” means the state of Missouri;
   5. (E) “Tenant/using agency” means the organizational unit of state government which occupies the leased premises;
   6. (F) “Premises” means all land, buildings and equipment furnished as part of the property leased to the state;
   7. (G) “Request for Proposal (RFP)” means a document describing the particular specifications the facility must comply with and the terms and conditions of the contract; and
   8. (H) “Lease” means the documents formalizing and binding the lessor and the lessee. Contract documents shall include the signed request for proposal, any amendments thereto, and the countersigned award page.

AUTHORITY: section 34.030, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed April 15, 1998, effective Nov. 30, 1998. *Original authority: 34.030, RSMo 1939, amended 1945.