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Glossary - S

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101   Scope of Work (SOW)
  A specific description of the work to be performed. This description may include tasks, specifications, quantities, schedule, time and place of services & quality requirements.
102   Selection Panel (SP)
  Committee that performs interviews (if applicable) & makes the final selection of a consulting firm.
103   Selection Summary
  A memo summarizing the selection process, and why firms were included or excluded, which when countersigned by Procurement and Contract Services Section (PCSS) authorizes the Implementing Agency (IA) to negotiate with top-ranked firm.
104   Send
  Sending can be by any method you choose, whether it is by e-mail, mail or facsimile.
105   Services
  The furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a Contractor, not involving the delivery of Tangible Personal Property, other than reports, which are merely incidental to the required performance. King County Code (KCC) 4.16.010. Examples of Services include but are not limited to maintenance and repair, janitorial, auto repairs, moving services, software implementation, and inspection services. The term Services as used throughout this manual does not include “Professional or Technical Services” and “Non-Professional and Technical Services”.
106   Short List
  A list of finalist firms, selected from all proposers.
107   Signature Authority
  Authority delegated by the Executive allowing specified individuals to legally bind the county as related to contracts.
108   Small Works Roster
  Multiple construction discipline lists, maintained by PCSS, of contractors willing to bid on small construction projects.
109   Sole Source
  The only source know to be able to perform a contract.
110   Solicitation
  A document seeking Proposal or Sealed Bids. A Solicitation will be used in both Sealed Bid and negotiated procurements.
111   Solicitation Document
  Document containing information on the project and requesting a response from bidders or proposers.
112   Specification
  A clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for material, a product, or a service, including how it will be determined if the requirements are met.
113   Standard Terms and Conditions
  A preprinted set of instructions and information that need to be considered by bidders and which are standard for all bids.
114   Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
  A list of qualifications submitted by firms, for inclusion on the County's A&E Roster.
115   Subcontract, Sub-Consultant Availability Analysis
  Form completed by the Project Representative (PR) which identifies subcontractor and subconsultant opportunities specifically for a project. These opportunities are then approved by Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC) Section and incorporated into the bid solicitation documents.