RCW 39.04.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Award" means the formal decision by the state or municipality notifying a responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid of the state's or municipality's acceptance of the bid and intent to enter into a contract with the bidder.
(2) "Contract" means a contract in writing for the execution of public work for a fixed or determinable amount duly awarded after advertisement and competitive bid, or a contract awarded under the small works roster process in RCW 39.04.155.
(3) "Municipality" means every city, county, town, port district, district, or other public agency authorized by law to require the execution of public work, except drainage districts, diking districts, diking and drainage improvement districts, drainage improvement districts, diking improvement districts, consolidated diking and drainage improvement districts, consolidated drainage improvement districts, consolidated diking improvement districts, irrigation districts, or other districts authorized by law for the reclamation or development of waste or undeveloped lands.
(4) "Public work" means all work, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement other than ordinary maintenance, executed at the cost of the state or of any municipality, or which is by law a lien or charge on any property therein. All public works, including maintenance when performed by contract shall comply with chapter 39.12 RCW. "Public work" does not include work, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement performed under contracts entered into under RCW 36.102.060(4) or under development agreements entered into under RCW 36.102.060(7) or leases entered into under RCW 36.102.060(8).
(5) "Responsible bidder" means a contractor who meets the criteria in RCW 39.04.350.
(6) "State" means the state of Washington and all departments, supervisors, commissioners, and agencies of the state.
[ 2008 c 130 § 16; 2007 c 133 § 1; 2000 c 138 § 102; 1997 c 220 § 402 (Referendum Bill No. 48, approved June 17, 1997); 1993 c 174 § 1; 1989 c 363 § 5; 1986 c 282 § 1; 1982 c 98 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 177 § 1; 1923 c 183 § 1; RRS § 10322-1.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Part headings not law—2000 c 138: See notes following RCW 39.04.155.
Referendum—Other legislation limited—Legislators' personal intent not indicated—Reimbursements for election—Voters' pamphlet, election requirements—1997 c 220: See RCW 36.102.800 through 36.102.803.
Municipalities—Energy audits and efficiency: RCW 43.19.691.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness
39.04.015 - Adjustment to bid price—Conditions.
39.04.020 - Plans and specifications—Estimates—Publication—Emergencies.
39.04.040 - Work to be executed according to plans—Supplemental plans.
39.04.050 - Contents of original estimates.
39.04.060 - Supplemental estimates.
39.04.070 - Account and record of cost.
39.04.080 - Certified copy to be filed—Engineers' certificate.
39.04.100 - Records open to public inspection—Certified copies.
39.04.105 - Competitive bidding—Written protests—Notice of contract execution.
39.04.107 - Competitive bidding—Bidder claiming error.
39.04.110 - Penalty for false entries.
39.04.120 - Change orders due to environmental protection requirements—Costs—Dispute resolution.
39.04.130 - Application of RCW 39.04.120.
39.04.133 - State capital improvement or construction projects—Product standards.
39.04.135 - Demolition projects—Recycling or reuse of materials.
39.04.155 - Small works roster contract procedures—Limited public works process—Definitions.
39.04.156 - Small works roster manual—Notification to local governments.
39.04.162 - Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.
39.04.170 - Application of chapter to performance-based contracts for energy equipment.
39.04.180 - Trench excavations—Safety systems required.
39.04.190 - Purchase contract process—Other than formal sealed bidding.
39.04.200 - Small works roster or purchase contracts—Listing of contracts awarded required.
39.04.210 - Correctional facilities construction and repair—Findings.
39.04.235 - Public works contracts—Unit priced contracts—When authorized—Bidding requirements.
39.04.240 - Public works contracts—Awarding of attorneys' fees.
39.04.280 - Competitive bidding requirements—Exemptions.
39.04.290 - Contracts for building engineering systems.
39.04.300 - Apprenticeship training programs—Purpose.
39.04.310 - Apprenticeship training programs—Definitions.
39.04.330 - Use of wood products—Compliance with chapter 39.35D RCW.
39.04.340 - Apprenticeship and training council outreach effort.
39.04.350 - Bidder responsibility criteria—Sworn statement—Supplemental criteria.
39.04.360 - Payment of undisputed claims.
39.04.370 - Contract requirements—Off-site prefabricated items—Submission of information.
39.04.380 - Preference for resident contractors.
39.04.400 - Repair or replacement of structurally deficient bridges.
39.04.410 - Public works projects—Pollinator habitat.
39.04.420 - Signage for 988 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
39.04.900 - Rights may not be waived—Construction—1992 c 223.