In addition to the definitions set forth in Section 18-3, in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

Business relationship means any transaction between the City and one or more competent parties which includes, but is not limited to, bids, proposals, written quotes, contractual agreements or calls for qualifications.

Construction contract means, for the purposes of this article only, any contract for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, demolition, extension or repair of buildings, utility systems, pavements, highways or other improvements to real property.

Contractor means any person or business entity that contracts with the City of Phoenix (prime or general) to provide construction services.

Subcontractors means a firm, partnership, corporation or combination thereof having a direct contract with the contractor for all or any portion of the advertised work or who furnishes material worked into a special design according to the plans and specifications for such work, but not those who merely furnish equipment or materials required by the plans and specifications. (Ord. No. G-5600, § 2, 2011; Ord. No. G-5780, 2013)