The term “Academic Year” when used herein is defined as the nine (9) calendar months beginning mid-August of each year and ending mid-May of the following year.
The terms “Addenda” or “Addendum” are defined as written or graphic instructions issued by Eastern Kentucky University prior to the receipt of Proposals that modify or interpret the Request for Proposal documents by addition, deletion, clarification, or correction.
The term “Competitive Negotiation” is defined as the method authorized in Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 45A.085.
The terms “Contract” and “Resulting Contract” are used interchangeably and are defined as the official agreement and contract award resulting from the Successful Offeror’s response to this Request for Proposal.
The terms “Contractor” or “Successful Offeror” are defined as the individual or entity receiving a contract award.
The term “Fiscal Year” when used herein is defined as the twelve (12) calendar months beginning July 1 of each year and ending on June 30 of the following year. The Contractor’s year-to-date reports will coincide with the Fiscal Year of the University.
The terms “Offer” or “Proposal” are defined as the Offeror’s response to this Request for Proposal.
The term “Offeror” is defined as the individual or entity submitting a Proposal.
The term “Purchasing Agency” is defined as Eastern Kentucky University, Division of Purchases & Stores, Commonwealth 14th Floor #1411, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475.
The term “Purchasing Official” is defined as Eastern Kentucky University’s designated contracting representative.
The term “Responsible Offeror” is defined as a person, company, or corporation with the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and with the integrity and reliability ensuring good faith performance.
The term “Solicitation” is defined as this Request for Proposal.
The term “University” is defined as Eastern Kentucky University.