OAR 125-249-0120
Definitions
(1)
“Competitive Range” means the number of Proposers with whom the Authorized Agency will conduct Discussions or Negotiations if the Authorized Agency intends to conduct Discussions or Negotiations in accordance with OAR 125-249-0390 (Offer Evaluation and Award; Determination of Responsibility). The size of the Competitive Range must be stated in the Solicitation Document, but will be decreased if the number of Proposers that submit Proposals is less than the specified number, or may be increased by the Authorized Agency in accordance with OAR 125-249-0390 (Offer Evaluation and Award; Determination of Responsibility).(2)
“Conduct Disqualification” means a Disqualification according to ORS 279C.440 (Disqualification from consideration for award of contracts).(3)
“Disqualification” means the preclusion of a Person from contracting with an Authorized Agency for a period of time in accordance with OAR 125-249-0370 (Disqualification of Persons). An Authorized Agency is authorized to disqualify a Person in accordance with OAR 125-249-0370 (Disqualification of Persons).(4)
“Foreign Contractor” means a Contractor that is not domiciled in or registered to do business in the State of Oregon. See OAR 125-249-0490 (Foreign Contractor).(5)
“Notice” means any of the alternative forms of public announcement of Procurements, as described OAR 125-249-0210 (Notice and Advertising Requirements; Posting).(6)
“Responsible Offeror” (also, Responsible Bidder or Responsible Proposer, as applicable) means a Person that has submitted an Offer and meets the standards set forth in OAR 125-249-0390 (Offer Evaluation and Award; Determination of Responsibility)(2) and that has not been disqualified by the Authorized Agency under OAR 125-249-0370 (Disqualification of Persons). When used alone, “Responsible” means meeting the aforementioned standards.(7)
“Responsive Offer” (also, Responsive Bid or Responsive Proposal, as applicable) means an Offer that substantially complies in all material respects with applicable Solicitation procedures and requirements and the Solicitation Document. When used alone, “Responsive” means having the characteristic of substantially complying in all material respects with applicable Solicitation procedure and requirements and the Solicitation Document.
Source:
Rule 125-249-0120 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=125-249-0120.