| 8 BDCC |
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Business Development and Contract Compliance Section |
| 9 Bid |
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An offer to provide materials, equipment, supplies, or Services, in response to a Solicitation for Bids or Proposals issued by the County. King County Code (KCC) 4.16.010. A Bid is the written response to an Invitation to Bid (“ITB”). A Proposal is the written response to a Request for Proposals (RFP's). |
| 10 Bid Acceptance Period |
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The specified number of days the Bidder agrees to hold its Bid price firm so that the County may accept the Bid within the specified time period. |
| 11 Bid Evaluation Conference |
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A conference (usually with apparent low bidder) to gather information on unusually high or low bids, or to gain other information needed to clarify outstanding issues. |
| 12 Bid Guarantee |
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A form of security, usually a bond, that serves to assure that the bidder will not withdraw a bid within the period specified for acceptance, and that the firm will execute a written contract and furnish required bonds within the time specified on the bid. |
| 13 Bid Tabulation Sheet |
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Document that lists firms and their bid prices. |
| 14 Bidder |
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Firm competing for a construction contract. |
| 15 Bidder (Goods/Services) |
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Means any person, firm or corporation that formally submits a Bid, Proposal or offer to provide Goods or Services to the County in response to a Solicitation for Bids or Proposals issued by the County. King County Code (KCC) 4.16.010. |
| 16 Bidder Qualifications |
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Information used in determining whether a bidder is responsible. The information may contain references, identification of key personnel and key contractors, the firm's certifications if any, identification of any pending claims or litigation, safety records, or other pertinent information. |
| 17 Bidding Document |
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A document that contains the Division 0, and technical specifications. Also referred to as the CD's, these are the complete specifications, including Division 0, Tech Specs and Drawings on which contractors submit their bids. |
| 18 Bidding Schedule |
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A form used by a contractor to submit a bid. The form contains all of the elements the contractor is required to bid on. Also referred to as Section 00300 of Division 0. |
| 19 Blanket Purchase Order |
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A contract awarded by Procurement & Contract Services to fill anticipated repetitive needs for non-specific quantities and/or specific quantities on a routine basis, at established prices. |
| 20 Board of Ethics |
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A board established by King County Code to ensure proper implementation of the Ethics Code and to investigate and report on conflicts of interest. |
| 21 Boilerplate |
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A standard format for a document. |
| 22 BRED |
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Business Relations and Economic Development |
