For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Bidder" shall mean any person or entity attending a Pre-Bid Conference or participating in any part of the Competitive Negotiations Solicitation (CNS) process;(b) "Commission" shall mean the California Energy Commission and/or its staff;(c) "Competitive Negotiations Solicitations" or "CNS" shall mean the competitive negotiations bid process described in this article;(d) "Confidential Meeting" shall mean the private meeting between Bidder and the Commission regarding a Discussion Proposal;(e) "Discussion Memorandum" shall mean the written document prepared by the Commission memorializing the discussion during a Confidential Meeting;(f) "Discussion Proposal" shall mean a proposal submitted according to the requirements set forth in section 2116;(g) "Final Proposal" shall mean a proposal submitted according to the requirements set forth in section 2117;(h) "PIER" shall mean the Public Interest Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Program, established pursuant to AB 1890 (chap. 854, stats. 1996) and SB 90 (chap. 905. stats. 1997);(i) "Pre-Bid Conference" shall mean the question/answer forum conducted by the Commission after release of the CNS open to all potential Bidders for the purpose of asking questions about the CNS;(j) "Proposal" includes a Discussion Proposal or Final Proposal.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 2110
1. New article 2 (sections 2110-2134) and section filed 1-7-2000; operative 11-3-99 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(8). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(9) (Register 2000, No. 1). Note: Authority cited: Sections 25218(e) and 25620.2(c), Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 25620.5, Public Resources Code.
1. New article 2 (sections 2110-2134) and section filed 1-7-2000; operative 11-3-99 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(8). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Public Resources Code section 25620.2(c)(9) (Register 2000, No. 1).