761—180.3(26,314) Definitions.
“Estimated total cost” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 26.2.
“Governmental entity” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 26.2.
“Public improvement for vertical infrastructure” is a “public improvement” as defined in Iowa Code section 26.2(3)“a” and “b” but excludes those improvements in Iowa Code section 26.2(3)“b”(1) to (6).
“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.
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