Suspension or debarment from bidders list

1. The state procurement manager may, after consultation with the attorney general, suspend or debar any vendor from a bidders list for cause. The suspension period must be less than six months; the debarment period must be less than three years. 2. The vendor will be given written notice that describes the term of the suspension or debarment, the vendor's right to make a written appeal within seven calendar days, and the reinstatement process. 3. After seven calendar days of notice to the vendor and reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard, the state procurement manager, after consultation with the attorney general, shall have authority to suspend or debar the vendor for cause.