Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 90-10-2 - Definitions2.1. As used in these procedures, all terms have the same meaning as provided in W. Va. Code § 15A-3-14 as follows:2.1.1. "Agency" means the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and all the Division sections within.2.1.2. "Agency Section" means any section or facility in the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.2.1.3. "Best Value Procurement" means a purchasing method used in awarding a contract based on evaluating and comparing all established quality criteria where cost is not the sole determining factor in the award.2.1.4. "Bid" or "Bids" means anything that a vendor submits in response to a solicitation that constitutes an offer to the State and includes, but is not limited to, documents submitted in response to a request for quotation, proposals submitted in response to a request for proposal, or proposals submitted in response to an expression of interest.2.1.5. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.2.1.6. "Assistant Director of Purchasing" means the Assistant Director of Purchasing of the Division of Administrative Services or anyone that the Assistant Director of Purchasing has designated to perform a specific task or function.2.1.7. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Administrative Services.2.1.8. "F.O.B. destination" and "free on-board destination" mean the seller or vendor must transport or pay for the transportation of commodities, services, or printing to the point of destination specified in the contract.2.1.9. "Non-Responsible" means not having the capability to fully perform the contract requirements and lacking the integrity and reliability which will assure good-faith performance.2.1.10. "Non-Responsive" means a bid that fails to conform to the solicitation in all material respects.2.1.11. "Purchasing Office" means the section within the Division of Administration.2.1.12. "Requisition" means a written or electronic request sent to the Purchasing Office for the purchase of commodities and services.2.1.13. "Secretary" means the head of a department, as appointed by the Governor.2.1.14. "Working Days" means Monday through Friday, but excludes Saturday, Sunday, state holidays and days that government offices are closed due to declaration of an emergency.