Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
554 - BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
Chapter 11 - RULES GOVERNING QUALIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES THAT DO NOT EXCEED $25,000
Part I - GENERAL
Section 554-11-I-2 - Definitions
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Summary: This section defines terms used in this Chapter. Statutory definitions relating to the subject matter of this Chapter are contained in 5 M.R.S.A. §1741.
As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings:
1. Applicant. "Applicant" means an individual or organization applying to be included on the Bureau's list of qualified professionals.
2. Bureau. "Bureau" means the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
4. Director. "Director," when no modifier is used, means the Director of the Bureau of General Services.
5. Director of Construction. "Director of Construction" means the Director of Construction of the Bureau of General Services.
6. Individual. "Individual" means a person providing services as a sole proprietorship.
7. Key Employee. "Key employee" means an individual or organization without whom the individual or organization either would fail to qualify for placement on the Bureau's list of qualified professionals or, in the Bureau's judgment, would lose the capability to provide effective architectural, engineering, or other services.
8. List. "List" means the record of qualified licensed or otherwise credentialed professionals, prepared by the Bureau pursuant to 5 M.R.S.A. §1472(6) and section 11 of this Chapter.
9. Organization. "Organization" means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or unincorporated association that provides services.
10. Professional. "Professional" means an individual or organization licensed or otherwise credentialed to perform architectural, engineering, or other services that in the normal course of BGS operations are likely to be utilized by the Bureau in the planning, design, and monitoring of the construction of public improvements.
11. Qualified; qualification. "Qualified" means having been selected by the Bureau for placement on a list of professionals determined by the Bureau to be eligible for single source contracts not to exceed $25,000 relating to the planning, design, or monitoring of the construction of public improvements. "Qualification" means the state of being qualified.
12. Schedule. "Schedule" means the roll of services that in the normal course of BGS operations are likely to be utilized by the Bureau in the planning, design, and monitoring of the construction of public improvements. Such services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Individuals or organizations not providing services stated on the list above may apply for qualification by using the Bureau-supplied application materials and marking "Other" under the list of services that will appear on the materials.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S.A. §1742(6)
