As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Biennial highway construction plan" means the specifically identified individual transportation projects or portions thereof identified for funding during the upcoming biennium, which correspond to the first two (2) years of the six (6) year road plan;
(2) "Department" means Department of Highways;
(3) "Cabinet" means the Transportation Cabinet;
(4) "Lowest and best bidder" includes the reciprocal resident bidder preference described in KRS 176.082;
(5) "Project" means the design, right-of-way, utility, or construction phase of a highway construction project;
(6) "Roads" includes highways, bridges, and bridge approaches; and (7) "Six (6) year road plan" means the plan developed under KRS 176.430.