Sec. 126.110. - Definitions.

For purposes of this subpart the following terms shall have the meanings given below: Bid means any written bid, written proposal, written reply, written quote or written offering of any kind or description whatsoever submitted for the purpose of being awarded or entering a contract, purchase agreement, sales transaction, or other contractual agreement with the City under the provisions of this P-Code. Contract means any contract, agreement, purchase order or other document used to evidence the existence of a purchase or sales transaction under the provisions of this P-Code, or any subsequent change order or amendment to any such contract document. Public official means any one or more individuals who have been elected to any state or local office and which office has a geographical jurisdiction or description covering all of, more than but including all or a portion of, or less than but including a portion of, Duval County, Florida, any one or more individuals who have been appointed to the governing body of any independent agency of the City, or an appointed employee of the City. Financial interest means any ownership interest of a public official in any proposer, bidder, contractor, or first tier subcontractor (that is, a person or business entity under contract to provide or providing capital improvement services, professional design services, professional services, labor, materials, supplies or equipment directly to the proposer, bidder, or contractor) whereby the public official knows that he or she has received or will receive any financial gain resulting from or in connection with the soliciting, procuring, awarding, or making of a bid or contract; provided, however, financial interest shall not include any interest in any increase in value of, or dividends paid on, any stock which is publicly traded on any public stock exchange. (Ord. 2023-20-E , § 3)