4 Pa. Code § 60.2
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Affiliates-Persons having an overt or covert relationship such that any one of them directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control another.
Bidders-Vendors or contractors negotiating or bidding under an invitation for bids or a request for proposals or otherwise.
Commonwealth contracting-An arrangement giving rise to an obligation to supply anything to or perform a service for the Commonwealth other than by virtue of Commonwealth employment or to supply anything to or perform services for a private person where the Commonwealth provides financial assistance and retains the right to approve or disapprove the nature or quality of the goods or service or the persons who may supply or perform the same.
Debarment-An exclusion from Commonwealth contracting for a reasonable, specified period of time commensurate with the seriousness of the offense or failure or the inadequacy of performance.
Department-The Department of General Services of the Commonwealth.
Person-An individual, company, firm, association, corporation or other entity.
Secretary-The Secretary of the Department.
Suspension-An exclusion from Commonwealth contracting or subcontracting for a temporary period of time, pending the completion of an investigation or legal proceedings.
4 Pa. Code § 60.2