As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Bundling" means a state agency consolidating two or more solicitations for services previously provided or performed under separate smaller contracts into a single solicitation that is likely to be unsuitable for award to a nonprofit agency due to any of the following:
(a) The diversity, size, or specialized nature of the elements of the required services; (b) The aggregate dollar value of the anticipated award; or
(c) The geographical dispersion of the contract performance sites.
"Department" means the department of human services.
"Nonprofit agency" means a private nonprofit organization established under the laws of the United States or this state that is operated in this state in the interest of persons with severe disabilities or that specializes in services for persons with severe disabilities, the net income of which does not benefit in whole or in part any shareholder or officer.
"Self-certified vendor" means a nonprofit agency that has applied and been approvedby the department to bid on certain services solicitations pursuant to this part 8.
"Services solicitation" means a solicitation by a state agency for the furnishing oflabor, time, or effort by a contractor not involving the delivery of a specific end product other than products that are merely incidental to the required performance.
"Severe disability" means one or more physical or mental disabilities that constitute asubstantial impairment to employment and that are of such a nature as to require multiple vocational rehabilitation services over an extended period.
"State agency" means any state office, department, commission, institution, or bureau, or any agency, division, or unit within a department or office. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-101-105, "state agency" shall include each institution of higher education and the Colorado commission on higher education. "State agency" shall not include any municipality, county, school district, special district, or any other local government in the state.
Source: L. 2008: Entire part added, p. 2191, § 1, effective August 5. L. 2011: (3) amended, (HB 11-1030), ch. 34, p. 95, § 1, effective August 10.