Pennsylvania § 501 - Definitions.
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§ 501. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Established catalog price." The price included in a catalog, price list, schedule or other form that:
(1) is regularly maintained by a manufacturer or contractor;
(2) is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers; and
(3) states prices at which sales are currently or were last made to a significant number of any category of buyers or buyers constituting the general buying public for the supplies or services involved.
"Invitation for bids." (Deleted by amendment).
"Life cycle cost." The total cost of the supply in terms of purchase cost, installation cost, maintenance cost, energy cost, supply cost and other costs.
"Procurement description." The words used in a solicitation to describe the supplies, services or construction to be procured. The term includes specifications attached to or made a part of the solicitation.
"Request for proposals." (Deleted by amendment).
"Responsible bidder or offeror." (Deleted by amendment).
"Responsive bidder or offeror." (Deleted by amendment).
"Sealed bid or proposal." (Deleted by amendment).
(Dec. 3, 2002, P.L.1147, No.142, eff. imd.)
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Section 501 ("Definitions.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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