Section 1.5520  Suspension

a)         Application

            This Section applies to all debarments or suspensions of vendors from consideration for award of contracts under the Code.

b)         The CPO may suspend a vendor from doing business with the State, with one or more agencies, or for specific types of supplies or services.  A suspension may be issued upon a showing the vendor violated the Code or this Part, or failed to conform to specifications or terms of delivery.

c)         When the CPO finds cause exists for suspension, a notice of suspension, including a copy of such determination, shall be sent to the suspended vendor.  Bids or proposals will not be solicited from the suspended vendor, and, if received, will not be considered during the period of suspension.

d)         A vendor may be suspended for a period of time commensurate with the seriousness of the offense, but for no more than 10 years.  The suspension will be effective seven calendar days after receipt of notice unless an objection is filed. If an objection is filed, suspension would not become effective until the evaluation of the objection is completed.

e)         The CPO may debar a vendor.  Debarment is the permanent suspension of a vendor from doing business with the State.  A debarment may only take place in those instances involving bribery or attempted bribery of a State of Illinois officer or employee, or as otherwise allowed or required by law.  Bids or proposals received from the debarred vendor will not be considered.

f)          The CPO shall maintain a master list of all suspensions and debarments. The master list will retain information concerning suspensions and debarments as public records.  Such records will be maintained for a period of at least three years following the end of the suspension or debarment.  Such public information may be considered in determining responsibility.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 17305, effective October 20, 2006)