D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 19. AMUSEMENTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION |
Chapter 19-3. WASHINGTON CONVENTION AND SPORTS AUTHORITY: PROCUREMENT |
Section 19-311. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
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311.1The CCO shall notify a contractor that the CCO proposes to debar or suspend the contractor from participating in the Authority's procurement of goods, services or construction if the CCO determines that the contractor:
(a)has been convicted of a criminal offense (including violation of any antitrust law) in attempting to obtain, obtaining, or performing a public or private contract, or of any other criminal offense demonstrating a lack of integrity;
(b)has violated a provision of a contract of the Authority, such as the economic opportunity provisions required by section 303 of these regulations; or
(c)has committed any other ethical breach that would demonstrate that the contractor lacks the responsibility to qualify for business under these regulations.
311.2For the purposes of this section, "contractor" includes: the contractor's principal; any individual exercising substantial management authority for the contractor; in the case of a corporation or limited liability company, any of its officers or directors or any shareholder holding a substantial interest; and, in the case of a partnership, any partner.
311.3A contractor may request a hearing before the CCO by delivering to the CCO, within ten days of receipt of notice of a proposed debarment or suspension, the contractor's written request and arguments against the proposed action.
311.4The CCO shall make a written decision on the proposed action.
311.5The District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board shall have exclusive jurisdiction to review final action of the Authority on any debarment or suspension.