Dictionary of Procurement Terms

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  • Change Order Authority

    The power or right of a public agency to unilaterally modify a contract without the express consent of the contractor. For example, certain supply contracts allow the agency to exceed purchase quantities within an agreed upon percentage range.

    See Also: Amendment, Modification, Authorized Deviation, Change Order, Contract Modification

  • Changes Clause

    A contract clause that specifies the parameters of contract modifications that can be made. Example: Supply contracts typically limit the right to make changes to the method of delivery, place of delivery, or scope of work.

  • Channel of Distribution (or Marketing Channel)

    A sequence of marketing organizations that directs a product from the producer/manufacturer to the ultimate user/consumer. (Business, 2002)

  • Charette Process

    A public forum where the agency seeks the public’s input and to inform them of ideas and plans, generally, in upcoming construction projects. The public, as well as directly affected stakeholders, have the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns during the development of the project scope of work and specifications in an effort to arrive at an optimum plan.

  • Charge-Back

    The process of charging the using entity for materials and supplies withdrawn from inventory or from a central stocking location.

  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

    An organization based in the United Kingdom serving the purchasing and supply profession.

  • Chattel

    An article of personal, movable property.

  • Checklist

    A list of all critical items required to be considered responsive to a solicitation. 2. A form or table that identifies all critical information needed to complete a task or project.

  • Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

    The person holding the position as head of the Procurement Department in the entity.

  • CI

    CANADIAN See Competitive Intelligence.

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