Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 16, August 25, 2024
Section R-24-109-105-01 - Suspension(a) After consultation with the affected using agency, the attorney general, and where practicable, the contractor or potential contractor who is to be suspended, the procurement official may issue a written determination to suspend a person from consideration of contracts pending an investigation to determine whether cause exists for debarment. A notice of suspension, including a copy of the determination, shall be sent to the suspended contractor or prospective contractor. Such notice shall: (i) state that the suspension will be for the period necessary to complete an investigation into possible debarment, as limited in section 24-109-105, C.R.S.;(ii) inform the suspended contractor or prospective contractor that bids or proposals will not be solicited from the contractor or prospective contractor and, if received, will not be considered during the period of suspension; and(iii) inform the contractor or prospective contractor of his or her right to appeal administratively or judicially in accordance with article 109 of the code.(b) A contractor or prospective contractor shall be suspended upon issuance of the notice of suspension. The suspension shall remain in effect during any appeals.(c) For purposes of this section, the conduct of an individual may impact the suspension of a contractor or prospective contractor based on factors such as the individual's position with the contractor or prospective contractor to include but not limited to an officer, director, partner, manager, key employee, or other principal of the contractor or prospective contractor.38 CR 15, August 10, 2015, effective 8/31/201541 CR 17, September 10, 2018, effective 10/1/201846 CR 11, June 10, 2023, effective 7/1/2023