Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 24 - PURCHASE OF SERVICE RULES
Section 144-24-4 - DEFINITIONS

1. Agreement means a legally binding written document between the Department and a provider, that specifies the terms and conditions under which services will be provided, and identifies the mutual obligations of each party. An agreement may take the form of a contract, grant or cooperative agreement, depending on its purpose. The specific form of any agreement may vary, depending upon its purpose, or upon the amount of funds expended. Purchase of service agreements must conform to Division of Purchases requirements, and to State performance-based contracting requirements.

2. Agreement Administrator means a Department staff person assigned the responsibility for developing, negotiating, and monitoring the performance of any agreement.

3. Department means the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

4.Division of Purchases means the division of the Department of Administration and Financial Services (DAFS) in the Bureau of General Services, with responsibility for the administration of purchases by State agencies. The Department's purchase of service agreements must conform to Division of Purchases requirements. Website: http://www.Maine.gov/purchases/

5.Provider means an individual, a community agency, or other business entity that enters into a contractual agreement with the Department to provide services.

6.Sub-agreement means a legally binding agreement between a provider and another entity, the purpose of which is to assist the provider in carrying out the terms of an Agreement with the Department. Sub-agreements must be approved by the Department.