For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BIDDER. A person that submits an offer to a governmental body.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE. Money spent for purchasing, replacing or improving business facilities, vehicles or equipment, but does not include money spent for operating expenses.
FISCAL BODY. The Town Council.
INVITATION FOR BIDS. All documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, used for soliciting bids. (IC 5-22-2-14)
OFFER. A response to a solicitation. It includes bid, proposal and quote. (IC 5-22-2-17)
PUBLIC FUNDS.
(1) Money:
(a) Derived from the revenue sources of the governmental body; and
(b) Deposited into the general or a special fund of the governmental body.
(2) The term does not include either of the following:
(a) Money received by a person under an authorized public-private agreement under IC 5-23.
(b) Proceeds of bonds payable exclusively by a private entity. (IC 5-22-2-23)
PURCHASE. Includes buy, procure, rent, lease, or otherwise acquire. (IC 5-22-2-24)
PURCHASING AGENCY. The Town Council.
PURCHASING AGENT. An individual authorized by a Purchasing Agency to act as an agent for the Purchasing Agency in the administration of the duties of the agency. (IC 5-22-2-26)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS or RFP. All documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, used for soliciting proposals. (IC 5-22-2-28)
SERVICES. The furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a person, not involving the delivery of specific supplies other than printed documents or other items that are merely incidental to the required performance. (IC 5-22-2-30)
SOLICITATION. The procedure by which a governmental body invites persons to submit an offer to enter into a contract with the governmental body for the purchase or sale of supplies by the governmental body. It includes an invitation to bid, a request for proposal and a request for quotes. (IC 5-22-2-32)
SUPPLIES. Any property except real property, and includes equipment, goods and materials, unless any of those items are specifically excluded when the term is used. (IC 5-22-2-38)
(Ord. 98-6-3, passed 6-30-98; Am. Ord. 2014-4-1, passed 4-14-14)