67 Pa. Code § 457.1
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Act-The State Highway Law (36 P. S. §§ 670-101-670-1002).
Affiliates-Business entities or individuals whose relationship is such that either directly or indirectly, one controls or can control the other; or a third controls or can control both; or a similar arrangement exists between business entities or individuals.
Contractor-An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, other entity or joint venture limited to three participants, unless indicated otherwise, submitting a proposal for the work contemplated and acting directly or through an authorized representative.
Debarment-Action taken by the Department to prohibit a contractor, subcontractor or individual from contracting with or participating in contracts with the Department for a specified period. The debarment will include all divisions or other organizational elements of a contractor or subcontractor unless limited by its terms to specific divisions or organizational elements. The debarment may apply to affiliates or other individual or entity associated with the contractor, subcontractor or individual if they are specifically named and given written notice of the debarment and an opportunity to appeal.
Department-The Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth.
Department hearing officer-The person designated by the Commonwealth to preside over appeals involving classification of prequalification codes or debarment.
Highway project-Work done by contract on or related to a State highway.
Letting-The day on which the bids for a highway project will be opened.
Prequalification Officer-The Department official who administers the regulations and procedures in this chapter.
Secretary-The Secretary of Transportation or a Deputy Secretary of Transportaiton.
Subcontractor-An individual, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity whose participation in the work contemplated is through a contract or other arrangement with a contractor.
Suspension-Action taken by the Department to temporarily prohibit a contractor, subcontractor or individual from contracting with or participating in contracts with the Department. It may be for a period of up to 3 months, pending the completion of an investigation which could lead to debarment or legal proceedings. The period of suspension may be extended for good cause. The suspension will include all divisions or other organizational elements of a contractor or subcontractor unless limited by its terms to specific divisions or organizational elements. The suspension may apply to any affiliates or other individual or entity associated with the contractor, subcontractor or individual if they are specifically named and given written notice of the suspension.
67 Pa. Code § 457.1