Section 8.287 - DefinitionsAs used in sections 8.285 to 8.291 unless the context specifically requires otherwise:
(1)"Agency" means each agency of the state and each agency of a political subdivision thereof authorized to contract for architectural, engineering and land surveying services;(2)"Architectural services" means any service as defined in section 327.091;(3)"Engineering services" means any service as defined in section 327.181;(4)"Firm" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture, engineering or land surveying and provide said services;(5)"Land surveying services" means any service as defined in section 327.272;(6)"Project" means any capital improvement project or any study, plan, survey or program activity of a state agency or political subdivision thereof, including development of new or existing programs.