RS 295.1 - Definitions
When used in this Part, the following words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) "Contractor" means consultants selected pursuant to R.S. 48:285 et seq. Contractor shall also include bidders or contractors on projects let pursuant to R.S. 48:251 et seq. and participation as joint venturer or subcontractor on department projects.
(2) "Debarment" means the disqualification of a contractor to receive invitations for bids or requests for proposals or the award of any contract by the department and shall be applicable to selection of consultants by the department and participation as a joint venture, subcontractor, or consultant or subconsultant on department projects.
(3) "Debarment committee" means the committee consisting of the following persons acting upon a unanimous vote: the chief engineer of the department or his designee; the deputy secretary of the department or his designee; and the general counsel of the department or his designee.
Acts 1993, No. 879, §1, eff. June 23, 1993.