Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 34 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY CONTROL
Part V - Procurement
Chapter 24 - Suspension, Debarment and Reinstatement
Section V-2401 - Suspension, Debarment and Reinstatement [Formerly LAC 34:V.2539]

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code V-2401

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. Authority. After reasonable notice to the person involved and reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard, the state chief procurement officer shall have authority to suspend or debar an individual or business for cause from consideration for a contract, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1672.

1. The state shall also have the right to suspend or terminate a contract based on the absence of appropriated, funds for the acquisition of goods or services or for cause; or, when in the best interest of the state.

B. Reinstatement

1. If the commissioner finds that the state chief procurement officer was in error, then he may reinstate said individual or business. If the commissioner affirms the decision of the state chief procurement officer that decision is final and conclusive.

2. The state chief procurement officer, upon request of a debarred individual or business shall review the requesting debarred contractor's file on an annual basis, and may reinstate said contractor for future consideration if he believes the circumstances warrant reinstatement and it would be in the best interest of the state. A list of debarred individuals and businesses shall be kept by the Office of State Procurement and made available upon request to state agencies.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1490(B).

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