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The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) Applicant--A person or organization that applies for a DARS ECI contract through a non-competitive process, including contract renewal.(2) Application--An application for a DARS ECI contract through a non-competitive process, including contract renewal.(3) Competition--A process using a solicitation instrument that allows the simultaneous and comparative evaluation of proposals or offers from two or more qualified respondents acting independently.(4) Contract--A written agreement between DARS ECI and a subrecipient to deliver all ECI system requirements within a designated region of Texas.(5) DARS--The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.(6) Monitoring--Ongoing activities to ensure compliance with the contract, state and federal laws and regulations, and applicable DARS rules, policy and procedures, including subsequent amendments. Monitoring includes desk reviews of financial data, client records, and other pertinent information and comprehensive on-site visits, follow up on-site visits, and focused on-site visits.(7) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars--Financial management policies issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the Executive Office of the President and made applicable to Texas and its subgrantees and contractors by regulations of the U.S. Department of Education or other funding agencies. The circulars are found in