§ 2-1467. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subdivision, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Atlanta Region shall mean the geographical area consisting of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton counties.

Bid shall mean a quotation, proposal, sealed bid or offer to perform or provide labor, materials, supplies or services to the city for a price for an eligible project, or for an eligible project that generates revenue for the city.

Bidder shall mean any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, or corporation that submits a bid to the City of Atlanta.

City shall mean the City of Atlanta.

Contractor shall mean all individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, joint ventures, or corporations who enter into a contract with the city as a prime contractor. The term "contractor" shall be used synonymously with the term "vendor" herein.

Eligible project shall mean:

(1)

Any city contract as described in section 2-1188 and section 2-1189, excluding small purchases not exceeding $100,000.00 under section 2-1190, sole source procurement under section 2-1191, emergency procurement under section 2-1192, and contracts governed by 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26.

(2)

For purposes of this subdivision, contract or project "value" shall mean either the expenditure of funds by the city on said contract, or the amount of revenue generated for the city by a contractor as a direct result of a city contract.

Non-discrimination policy shall mean the following: It is the policy of the City of Atlanta not to discriminate, either directly or indirectly, against persons because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, domestic relationship status, parental status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, gender identity or racial profiling.

Officer shall mean any individual who serves as the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, or chief operating officer of the contractor, by whatever titles known.

RFQ shall mean a request for qualifications on an eligible project.

RFQ proponent shall mean an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, or corporation that submits a proposal in response to a city RFQ.

Subcontract shall mean any contract between a subcontractor and a contractor.

Subcontractor shall mean any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, or corporation which is engaged by a contractor pursuant to a contract with the city, or which is proposed to be utilized by a bidder in a bid submitted to the city.

Vendor shall mean all individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, joint ventures, or corporations who enter into a contract with the city as a prime contractor. The term "vendor" shall be used synonymously with the term "contractor" herein.

(Ord. No. 2009-78(09-O-1876), § 12, 12-15-09)