Section 2000.15  Definitions

            "Agency" unless otherwise specified, means the Office of the Secretary of State.

            "Architect" means a person who is a "Licensed Architect" registered by the Department of Registration and Education, State of Illinois.

            "Beneficial Interest" means any profit, benefit or advantage resulting from a contract.

            "Bid" means an offer made by a Bidder in response to a request by the Office of the Secretary of State for sealed bids, sealed proposals or request for proposal.

            "Bidder" means any person or entity by representative which submits a bid.  The term Bidder may also, in the appropriate context, refer to the successful Bidder or to a vendor.

            "CDB" means the Capital Development Board.

            "Contract" means the Agreement for the stated services and/or material.

            "DCMS" means the Department of Central Management Services.

            "Director" unless otherwise specified, means the Director of Physical Services, Department of the Office of the Secretary of State.

            "Director of Purchasing" means the Director of the Purchasing Department of the Office of the Secretary of State.

            "Engineer" means a person who is a "Licensed Engineer" registered by the Department of Registration and Education, State of Illinois.

            "LSNC" means the Legislative Space Needs Commission.