Definitions. The following words and phrases, in addition to definitions contained in A.R.S. §§ 36-2901 and 36-2931, and 9 A.A.C. 22 Article 1, have the following meanings unless the context of the Chapter explicitly requires another meaning: "Interested Party" means an actual or prospective offeror whose economic interest may be affected substantially and directly by the issuance of a request for proposals, the award of a contract, or the failure to award a contract.
Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-28-106