For purposes of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise.
Construction Contract. A contract between the Department and at least one other party with a scope of work that encompasses the construction or maintenance of on-the-ground improvements including roads, bridges, paths, wharves, piers, buildings, other transportation infrastructure, and related improvements such as landscaping. Construction Contracts do not include planning, appraisal, design, survey or other preconstruction services unless such services are to be provided by the Contractor and are specifically within the scope of work.
Predecessor Entity. Any individual or entity that was in existence at any time within five years of the conduct allegedly justifying the suspension and that was owned, operated, or controlled to a significant degree by a Contractor or that Contractor's owners or officers.
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, all other words, phrases or terms shall have the meanings contained in the latest version of the Department's Standard Specifications, Highways and Bridges, as revised by Supplemental Specifications.
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