PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in this chapter.

1. (1) As used in this chapter unless the content clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall mean:

   1. (A) Bid/proposal security. A financial guarantee that the bidder/offeror, if selected, will accept the contract as bid;
   2. (B) Commissioner. The commissioner of the Office of Administration;
   3. (C) Contract. A legal and binding agreement between two (2) or more competent parties, for a consideration for the procurement of supplies;
   4. (D) Debarment. An exclusion from contracting with the state for an indefinite period of time;
   5. (E) Director. The director of the Division of Purchasing and Materials Management;
   6. (F) Division. The Division of Purchasing and Materials Management within the Office of Administration;
   7. (G) Minority. The definition contained in 1 CSR 10-17.010(1)(G) will be applied;
   8. (H) Minority business enterprise (MBE). The definition in section 37.020.1(3), RSMo, will be applied;
   9. (I) Multiple award. A purchase order or contract awarded to two (2) or more bidders required to meet the needs of agencies;
   10. (J) OA. The Office of Administration;
   11. (K) Performance security. A financial guarantee that the successful bidder/offeror will complete the contract as agreed;
   12. (L) Service-disabled veteran. The definition contained in section 34.074, RSMo, will be applied;
   13. (M) Service-disabled veteran business enterprise (SDVE). The definition contained in section 34.074, RSMo, will be applied;
   14. (N) Solicitation. The process of notifying prospective bidders that the state wishes to receive bids or proposals to provide supplies. The term includes request for proposal (RFP), request for quotation (RFQ), invitation for bid (IFB), single feasible source (SFS), and any other appropriate procurement method;
   15. (O) State. The state of Missouri;
   16. (P) Suspension. An exclusion from contracting with the state for a temporary period of time; and
   17. (Q) Women’s business enterprise (WBE). The definition in section 37.020.1(6), RSMo, will be applied.

AUTHORITY: section 34.050, RSMo 2000 and section 34.074, RSMo Supp. 2010.* Original rule filed Oct. 15, 1992, effective June 7, 1993. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Oct. 20, 1997, effective May 30, 1998. Amended: Filed March 24, 2000, effective Oct. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed June 1, 2011, effective Nov. 30, 2011.

*Original authority: 34.050, RSMo 1939, amended 1945, 1993, 1995 and 34.074, RSMo 2008, amended 2010.