Dictionary of Procurement Terms

The reasonable impression that an agent is permitted to act on their principal's authority even though that authority has not been granted. See also: Actual Authority.

The label used for a bidder that has been determined to have provided the lowest price in a bid or quote, prior to determination of whether the bid is responsive and from a responsible bidder.

Challenge to an entity that asks for a decision, typically a solicitation award decision, to be reviewed and changed. See also: Appeal Process.

The method defined in bid documents, code, or law that dictates how a party may file an appeal regarding an official decision. The appeal process may vary among different public agencies. See also: Appeal.

A court that hears cases appealed from lower courts.

1. Public funds set aside or held by an entity 2. The authorization of an entity to expend public funds for a specific purpose, good, or service.