Flushing Library Contract eBook

include pension related funds, such as the variable supplements funds, that provide non-pension benefits to City employees. Client Services. Programs contracted for by the City of New York on behalf of third- party clients, including programs to provide social services, health or medical services, housing and shelter assistance services, legal services, employment assistance services, and vocational, educational, or recreational programs. Client services are sometimes referred to as “human services” and government agencies, whose primary missions involve the award and administration of such contracts, or provision of the same or similar services by agency employees, are sometimes referred to as “human services agencies.” Examples of client services include, but are not limited to, day care, foster care, mental health treatment, operation of senior centers, home care, employment training, homeless assistance, preventive services, health maintenance organizations, youth services, and the like. Competitive Sealed Bidding. The source selection method in which sealed bids are publicly solicited and opened and a contract is awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Competitive Sealed Proposals. The source selection method in which a solicitation is made to potential vendors, and between receipt of proposals and award, discussions with vendors may take place to resolve uncertainties in the proposal, advise vendors of deficiencies in meeting the agency’s requirements, allow for resulting price changes, etc. Completion Contracts. Contracts entered into by an agency with a vendor for completion of all or part of the work of a construction contract. Completion contracts shall not be considered new procurements. Construction. The process of constructing, reconstructing, demolishing, excavating, renovating, altering, improving, rehabilitating, or repairing any building, facility, or physical structure of any kind, excluding the performance of routine maintenance. Construction Management Contract. A form of construction contract that provides that the vendor is to furnish management and supervisory services necessary for the construction of facilities that may also include construction services and the ability to award the underlying construction contracts. Construction-Related Services. Those services that may reasonably be required in the planning, design, or construction of real property or other public improvements. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, such services as architecture, engineering, construction supervision, construction management, planning, surveys and reports, testing and investigation, and printing and blueprinting. Contract. A written agreement between the City and a vendor in an amount generally in excess of the small purchase limits that gives rise to obligations that are enforced and recognized by law. Contracting Officer. Any person duly authorized to enter into and administer contracts and make determinations with respect thereto. The term also includes an authorized representative

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