761—180.3(26,314) Definitions.
“Estimated total cost of a public improvement” means as defined in Iowa Code section 26.2.
“Governmental entity” means as defined in Iowa Code section 26.2.
“Public improvement” means as defined in Iowa Code section 26.2.
“Repair or maintenance work” means as defined in Iowa Code section 26.2.
“Responsible quotation” means a quotation submitted by a contractor who is capable of performing the work. To be considered responsible, the contractor must possess the necessary financial and technical capability to perform the work, as well as the ability to complete the work as demonstrated by past performance or other appropriate considerations.
“Responsive quotation” means a quotation in which the contractor agrees to do everything required by the governmental entity’s solicitation of quotations and by the plans and specifications and other related documents, without any conditions, qualifications or exclusions.
“Vertical infrastructure” means buildings, all appurtenant structures, utilities, incidental street improvements including sidewalks, site development features, recreational trails, and parking facilities. Vertical infrastructure does not include any work constructed in conjunction with or ancillary to highway, street, bridge or culvert projects, including but not limited to utilities and sidewalks.
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