Section 27-2699. DEFINITIONS

 

2699.1When used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

 

Affiliate - an individual or firm that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another individual or firm.

 

Award information - information regarding the name of the contractor and the amount of the contract award.

 

Contract administrator - the individual or individuals, other than the contracting officer, responsible for overseeing the progress of a contract after it is awarded. The contract administrator does not give instructions to the contractor that will alter terms, conditions, or costs of the contract.

 

Design competition - that part of the architect-engineer solicitation which relates to the requirement for a conceptual design only.

 

Firm - any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering.

 

Notice of intent to award - a written notice to the apparent awardee advising of intent to award the contract contingent upon the execution of required bonds and the formal contract, and the obtaining of all necessary approvals.

 

Plans and specifications - drawings, text, and other descriptions of the physical or functional characteristics required for and preliminary to the construction.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1594 (February 26, 1988).