§ 2.07.030. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

Brand name or equal specification means a specification limited to one or more items by manufacturers' names or catalog numbers to describe the standard of quality, performance and other salient characteristics needed to meet City requirements, and which provides for the submission of equivalent products.

Brand name specification means a specification limited to one or more items identified by manufacturers' names or catalog numbers, or for goods and services which are substantially similar in specification.

Business means any corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint-stock company, joint venture or any other private legal entity.

Equipment means any machinery, tools, computer or printing devices or other products which are used over a long period of time and are not consumed in the course of their useful life.

Invitation for bids means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, utilized for soliciting bids.

Person means any business, individual, union, Committee, club, other organization or group of individuals.

Procurement means the buying, purchasing, renting, leasing or otherwise acquiring of any personal property or services. The term "procurement" also includes all functions that pertain to the obtaining of any supply or service, including description of requirements, selection, and solicitation of sources, preparation and awards of contract and contract administration.

Services means the furnishing of labor, time or effort, not involving the delivery of a specific end product other than advice reports or plans which are incidental to the required performance.

Specification means any description of the physical or functional characteristics or of the nature of an item of equipment, a supply, service or construction item. The term "specification" may include a description of any requirement for inspecting, testing or preparing a supply or service for delivery.

Supplies means any description of the physical or functional characteristics or of the nature of an item of equipment, a supply, service or construction item. The term "supplies" may include a description of any requirement for inspecting, testing or preparing a supply or service for delivery.

Surplus equipment or supplies means an item of equipment or supply which is worn out, obsolete or unsuitable for City use.

(Prior Code, § 2702)