Ill. Admin. Code tit. 71, § 2000.15 - Definitions
"Agency" unless otherwise specified, means the Office of the Secretary of State.
"Architect" means a person who is licensed as an architect by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"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 that 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.
"CMS" means the Department of Central Management Services.
"Contract" means the Agreement for the stated services and/or material.
"Director" unless otherwise specified, means the Director of the Department of Physical Services for 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 licensed as a professional or structural engineer by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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