The following words or terms, when used in this Subchapter, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Alternate bid" (or "Alternate") means an amount stated in the bid to be added to or deducted from the amount of the base bid if the corresponding change in the work, as described in the bidding documents, is accepted.
"Base bid" means the sum stated in the bid for which the bidder offers to perform the work described in the bidding documents as the base. Work may be added or deleted for sums stated in the alternate bids.
"Bid" means the cost proposal submitted by a construction firm in response to a request or solicitation for bids from the Department for a construction project described in plans and/or specifications provided by the State.
"Claim" means a demand or assertion by a contractor seeking, as a matter of right, adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, payment of money, extension of time or other relief with respect to the terms of the contract. The term "Claim" also includes other disputes and matters in question between the owner and contractor arising out of or relating to the contract.
"Consultant" means an individual or legal entity possessing the qualifications to provide licensed architectural, registered engineering, or registered land surveying services or possessing specialized credentials and qualifications as may be needed to plan or design for any construction or public work improvement project. [61 O.S., §202]
"Department" means the Construction, Planning and Real Estate Department of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
"Director" means the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services or a designee.
"Office" or "OMES" means the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
"State agency" means all agencies, boards, commissions, offices, institutions, and other governmental bodies as defined in 61 O.S., Section 61.
Okla. Admin. Code § 260:65-1-2