Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
554 - BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
Chapter 120 - RULES FOR APPEAL OF CONTRACT AND GRANT AWARDS
Section 554-120-1 - DEFINITIONS

1. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Means a document listing the scope of work, requirements of the State and all evaluation criteria for a service needed by the State. This document is also known by the initials "RFP".

2. STATE PURCHASES REVIEW COMMITTEE Means the committee established by Executive order which reviews agency documents and actions related to contracts for special services.

3. CONTRACT: Means the agreement between a vendor/provider and the State of Maine, describing the service to be performed, the terms and conditions agreed to by the parties, the cost of the service and how payment will be made.

4. GRANT: Means an agreement between a group, organization or other recipient and the State which describes terms and conditions and scope of performance or action which is expected of the recipient.

5. STAY OF AWARD: Means an order issued by the Director of the Bureau of General Services which halts action on a contract or grant pending an appeal hearing.

6. APPEAL COMMITTEE: Means a committee of three (3) people, two members are appointed by the Commissioner of Administrative & Financial Services and must not have direct or indirect personal, professional or financial conflict of interest in the appeal and cannot be employees of the department affected by the contract. The third member is the Director of the Bureau of General Services or his designee.

7. AGGRIEVED PERSON: Means any person who bids on a contract and who is adversely affected financially, professionally or personally by that contract award decision.