19 Del. Admin. Code § 4102-2.0 - Definitions

"Applicant" means the contractor or subcontractor that submits an application for annual prequalification to the Department.

"Classifications" means the trade categories for which a contractor or subcontractor may apply for prequalification. Examples of trade categories include "electrical," "mechanical," "roofing," "masonry" and others that are specified by the Department in accordance with this regulation.

"Combined, maximum contract value" means the maximum contract value for which a prequalified contractor or subcontractor may submit a bid that includes the provision work, services, labor, materials, supplies and equipment associated with more than one prequalified classification.

"Contractor" means an individual, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity that enters into one or more large public works contracts with a contracting agency bound by the requirements of 29 Del.C. Section 6962.

"Estimated Contract Value" means a dollar amount specified by the bidding agency that corresponds to the expected value of work associated with a classification or trade. Estimated contract value shall be equal to the base bid where alternates are specified.

"Maximum Contract Dollar Value" means the upper limit of anticipated contract value for a specific classification for which a prequalified contractor or subcontractor may submit a bid. Maximum contract dollar value shall be based on information provided by the applicant subject to the regulations contained herein.

"Multiplier" means a number expressed as a percentage (e.g. 120%) that will be applied to the dollar value of projects submitted as evidence of expertise and experience to calculate a "maximum contract dollar value."

"Prequalified" means the standing achieved by a contractor or subcontractor after completing the prequalification process to the satisfaction of the Department pursuant to 29 Del.C. § 6962 (c).

"Prequalification" means the process by which a contractor or subcontractor becomes prequalified to bid on large public works contracts that require prequalified bidders pursuant to 29 Del.C. § 6962 (c).

"Project/classification combination" means work specific to one project and one classification or trade associated with that project. An applicant shall provide information pertaining to a "project/classification combination" to document its experience and abilities to become prequalified for a specific classification.

"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Administrative Services.

"Subcontractor" means an individual, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity that enters into one or more contracts with one or more contractors as defined in Section 2.9 herein.

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19 Del. Admin. Code § 4102-2.0