Section 660.40  Definitions

As used throughout this Part, terms defined in the Illinois Procurement Code have the same meaning as in the Code and as further defined below.  Each term listed in this Section has the meaning set forth below unless its use clearly requires a different meaning. Terms may be defined in particular Sections for use in that Section.

            "Bid" – An offer made by a bidder in response to a contract item advertised in an Invitation for Bids.

            "Bidder" – Any person or entity that in fact submits a bid.

            "Change Order" – A formal, written directive or agreement that amends a contract in order to address contingencies affecting the performance and completion of the contract, including but not limited to such matters as extra work, increases or decreases in quantities, additions or alterations to plans, special provisions or specifications, and adjustments or alterations specifically provided for in the contract.

            "Code" – The Illinois Procurement Code [30 ILCS 500].

            "Contract" – A written agreement between the Department and the contractor comprising such documents as set forth in each individual agreement, including change orders, and setting forth the obligations of the parties for the performance of the contract.

            "Day" – A calendar day.

            "Department" – The Illinois Department of Transportation.

            "Germane" – In relationship to the modification, alteration or amendment of the terms of a contract by change order, the term "germane" means a change that is related to the original terms of the contract but that is not so substantial a departure from the original as to constitute a new contract.

            "Proposal" – A response to a Request for Proposals.

            "Responsible" – The capability, integrity and reliability of a bidder, offeror or contractor, in all respects that will assure good faith performance, to undertake and complete fully the requirements of a contract.

            "Responsive" – In the context of bidding procedures, the compliance in all meaningful, material respects with the Invitation for Bids.

            "Special Provisions" – Additions and revisions to the Standard and Supplemental Specifications applicable to an individual contract.

            "Specifications" – The body of directions, provisions, and requirements for performance of prescribed work.  Specifications includes and may be referred to as the Standard Specifications, which is a Department publication of specifications approved for general application and repetitive use.

            "Supplemental Specifications" – Additions and revisions to the Department's Standard Specifications.