The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Contracting Officer" means a person employed by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Central Purchasing Division as a contracting officer, appointed by the State Purchasing Director and designated specifically to solicit, develop, and negotiate contracts with agencies and individuals.

“Direct Labor” means the engagement in direct production, manufacturing, processing and/or assembling of products or services offered by the qualified nonprofit agency for procurement by the state.

"State Purchasing Director" means the director of the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services appointed by the OMES Director.

Added at 31 Ok Reg 1551, eff 9-12-14

Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1786, eff 9-11-15

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 2145, eff 9-14-23

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 21, effective 8-1-25