In addition to the definitions contained in §800.2 of this title, the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
  (1) Amendment--A formal revision or addition to a contract.
  (2) Bid--An offer to contract with the state submitted in response to a bid invitation.
  (3) Contract--A written agreement between the Agency and a contractor by the terms of which the contractor agrees to provide goods or services, by sale or lease to or for the Agency for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers.
  (4) Contract records--All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, papers, statistical data, or any other written or electronic materials that are pertinent to each specific contract instrument.
  (5) Contractor--An individual holding a written contract.
  (6) Corrective action plan--Specific steps to be taken by a contractor to resolve identified deficiencies and/or to address concerns that the contracting agency has regarding the contractor's compliance with contract terms or other applicable laws, rules, or regulations. The corrective action plan may also focus on improving contractor performance (as it relates to service delivery, reporting, and/or financial stability).
  (7) Debarment--The termination of the ability to continue an existing contract, to receive a new contract, to participate as a contractor or subcontractor, to provide goods or services to Agency Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers either directly or indirectly while working for an Agency contractor, or to make a bid, offer, application, or proposal for an Agency contract.
  (8) Effective date--The date of complete execution of the contract or the date upon which the parties agree that the contract takes effect.
  (9) Individual--Any individual, corporation, partnership, association, unit of government, or legal entity, however organized, or any portion thereof.
  (10) Program--Agency activities that are designed to deliver services or benefits provided by statute.
  (11) Respondent--An individual against whom the Agency has initiated a debarment or suspension action.
  (12) Subcontract--A written agreement between the original contractor and a third party to provide all or a specified part of the goods, services, work, and/or materials required in the original contract.
  (13) Suspension--The temporary discontinuance of a contractor's authorization to conduct business with the Agency.

Source Note: The provisions of this §858.1 adopted to be effective July 6, 2020, 45 TexReg 4532