In addition to the definitions contained in §800.2 of
this title, the following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Amendment--A formal revision or addition to a contract.
(2) Bid--An offer to contract with the state submitted
in response to a bid invitation.
(3) Contract--A written agreement between the Agency
and a contractor by the terms of which the contractor agrees to provide
goods or services, by sale or lease to or for the Agency for Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) customers.
(4) Contract records--All financial and programmatic
records, supporting documents, papers, statistical data, or any other
written or electronic materials that are pertinent to each specific
contract instrument.
(5) Contractor--An individual holding a written contract.
(6) Corrective action plan--Specific steps to be taken
by a contractor to resolve identified deficiencies and/or to address
concerns that the contracting agency has regarding the contractor's
compliance with contract terms or other applicable laws, rules, or
regulations. The corrective action plan may also focus on improving
contractor performance (as it relates to service delivery, reporting,
and/or financial stability).
(7) Debarment--The termination of the ability to continue
an existing contract, to receive a new contract, to participate as
a contractor or subcontractor, to provide goods or services to Agency
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers either directly or indirectly
while working for an Agency contractor, or to make a bid, offer, application,
or proposal for an Agency contract.
(8) Effective date--The date of complete execution
of the contract or the date upon which the parties agree that the
contract takes effect.
(9) Individual--Any individual, corporation, partnership,
association, unit of government, or legal entity, however organized,
or any portion thereof.
(10) Program--Agency activities that are designed to
deliver services or benefits provided by statute.
(11) Respondent--An individual against whom the Agency
has initiated a debarment or suspension action.
(12) Subcontract--A written agreement between the original
contractor and a third party to provide all or a specified part of
the goods, services, work, and/or materials required in the original
contract.
(13) Suspension--The temporary discontinuance of a
contractor's authorization to conduct business with the Agency.
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