LAC 70:I.909. Provisions for the Hearing and Decision

A. Provisions for the hearing and decision are set forth in R.S. 48:295.2(D), (E) and (F). B. In addition to those provisions: 1. the department debarment hearing shall be as informal as practicable, consistent with fundamental due process of law principles. The debarment committee shall permit contractor/consultants to submit information and arguments in opposition to the proposed debarment. The department may require that a contractor/consultant's opposition be submitted in writing or may permit an oral presentation in person or through a representative; 2. if debarment is imposed, the department shall, within 14 days, notify the contractor/consultant and any affiliates involved by certified mail return receipt requested. The notice shall contain the following: a. reference to the notice of proposed debarment that initiated the action; b. reasons for debarment; and c. period of debarment, specifying the effective date; 3. if debarment is not imposed, the department shall give notice within 14 days from the date of the hearing of that fact to the contractor/consultant involved by certified mail return receipt requested.