Debarment

Debarment A. The BOB Director may, for cause, debar a person or entity from consideration for the award of contracts by the Department of Finance and Administration. A debarment is effective upon issuance, shall be effective for a period of not less than two [2] years and shall not be for a period to exceed ten [10] years. Debarment shall remain in effect during the pendency of any appeal. Grounds for debarment include those listed in Rule 8.1 and debarment proceedings may be initiated simultaneously to suspension. B. The BOB shall provide written notice of the debarment by U.S. mail to the last known mailing address and via electronic mail. The notice shall state the grounds for debarment, the length of debarment, and shall advise that the BOB will not solicit or consider bids from the debarred person during the debarment period. The notice shall further advise that the person may request reconsideration of the debarment by submitting a written response within ten [10] days of receipt of the notice setting forth the basis for the debarment. The response may include any supporting documentation. C. If no hearing is requested in the response, the BOB Director shall affirm or rescind the debarment based on the written response and supporting materials provided. D. If a hearing is requested, the BOB Director shall appoint a hearing officer to conduct the hearing and recommend a decision. The hearing officer shall provide written notice of the time and place of the hearing at least ten [10] days prior to said hearing and his or her recommendation shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence.