§ 28-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.

(b) Baltimore City Market Area.

"Baltimore City Market Area" means Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Harford County, Carroll County, and Queen Anne's County.

(c) Bid.

"Bid" means a response to:

(1) an invitation to bid; or

(2) a request for proposals.

(d) Business enterprise.

"Business enterprise" means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, professional association, or any other legal entity operated for profit that is properly licensed and otherwise authorized to do business in the State of Maryland.

(e) Chief.

"Chief" means the Chief of the Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office.

(f) Construction.

(1) "Construction" means building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing any structure, building, street, utility, or other improvement to real property.

(2) "Construction" includes:

(i) building construction;

(ii) heavy construction (road construction and bridge construction); and

(iii) specialty trades construction (e.g., carpentry, electrical, and plumbing).

(g) Contracting agency.

"Contracting agency" means the City agency, department, or authorized representative that issues invitations to bid or requests for proposals.

(h) Contractor.

"Contractor" means the person, firm, or legal entity with which the City has entered into an agreement.

(i) {Repealed}

(j) Joint venture.

"Joint venture" means an association between business enterprises that provides for the sharing of economic interest.

(k) Manufacturer.

"Manufacturer" means a business enterprise that:

(1) produces goods from raw materials or substantially alters or fabricates them before resale; and

(2) assumes the actual and contractual responsibility for providing the materials and supplies.

(l) Office.

"Office" means the Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office.

(m) Purchasing.

"Purchasing" means the buying, renting, leasing, or otherwise obtaining or acquiring any supplies, materials, equipment, or services.

(n) Sole proprietorship.

"Sole proprietorship" means a business enterprise that is 100% owned, operated, and controlled by 1 individual.

(o) Subcontractor.

"Subcontractor" means a business enterprise that has a direct contract with a contractor to perform part of the work on a contract.

(p) Supplier.

"Supplier" means a business enterprise that:

(1) furnishes needed items to a contractor; and

(2) either:

(i) is involved in the manufacture or distribution of the supplies or materials; or

(ii) otherwise warehouses and ships the supplies.