810 CMR, § 5.02
As used in 810 CMR 5.00, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth:
Affiliates - two entities one of which either directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the other, or when a third party controls or has the power to control both.
Contractor - any person or entity that has furnished or seeks to furnish goods or services under contract with a public agency or with an individual or entity under contract with a public agency relating to the acquisition, planning, design, construction, demolition, installation, repair or maintenance of any capital facility. Contractors subject to 810 CMR 5.00 shall include, but shall not be limited to general contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers and vendors, and suppliers of architectural, engineering, construction management, testing, land surveying and consultant services. Employees of a public agency who furnish goods or services in the course of their employment shall not be subject to 810 CMR 5.00.
Debarment - an exclusion from public contracting or subcontracting for a reasonable, specified period of time not to exceed five years commensurate with the seriousness of the offense.
Deputy Commissioner - the Deputy Commissioner of the Division.
DCPO - the Division of Capital Planning and Operations.
Public Contract - any contract for the furnishing of goods or services to any public agency relating to the acquisition planning, design, construction, demolition, installation, renovation, repair or maintenance of any capital facility.
810 CMR, § 5.02