Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
554 - BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
Chapter 130 - IMPLEMENTING THE STATE PURCHASING CODE OF CONDUCT REQUIRING THAT VENDORS FURNISHING APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, OR TEXTILES TO THE STATE PROVIDE HEALTHY, SAFE, AND FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS
Section 554-130-5 - CONSEQUENCES OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE

Universal Citation: 18 ME Code Rules § 554-130-5

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A.If a vendor or a sub-vendor is determined by the State Purchasing Agent to be in non-compliance with the Code, the State Purchasing Agent shall inform the vendor and engage in discussions with the vendor about the violation. The purpose of the discussions is to work in partnership with the vendor to influence the vendor to change its practices or to use its bargaining position with the offending sub-vendor to change its practices, rather than to cease doing business with the vendor or sub-vendor.

B. The State Purchasing Agent shall prescribe appropriate measures for the vendor to take in order to comply with the Code. Those steps may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.Requesting disclosure of names and addresses of suppliers at sub-vendors and sub-vendors' working conditions;

2.Requesting that sub-vendors provide access to independent monitors;

3.Requesting that sub-vendors offer their workers the training and guidelines necessary to bring the workplace into compliance with the Code.

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