Section 27-2212. CONSEQUENCES OF DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, OR INELIGIBILITY

 

2212.1Unless the Director determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, agencies shall not solicit offers from, award contracts to, or consent to subcontract with a debarred or suspended contractor.

 

2212.2A contractor listed as ineligible shall be excluded from receiving contracts and, if applicable, subcontracts, under the conditions and for the period set forth in the applicable statute or regulation.

 

2212.3The contracting officer may continue contracts or subcontracts in existence at the time a contractor is debarred, suspended, or declared ineligible, unless the Director determines in writing that the existing contracts or subcontracts should be terminated to protect the best interests of the District for any of the reasons set forth in §318 of the Act.

 

2212.4If the Director decides to terminate a contract based on a contractor's suspension or debarment, the type of termination action to be taken shall be made only after review by the Attorney General.

 

2212.5The contracting officer shall not exercise an option to renew or otherwise extend a current contract with a debarred or suspended contractor, or a contract which is being performed in any part by a debarred or suspended subcontractor, unless the Director approves the action in writing based on compelling reasons for exercise of the option or extension.

 

2212.6In any subcontract subject to District consent, the contracting officer shall not consent to the award of a subcontract to any debarred or suspended contractor unless the Director approves the award, in writing, based on compelling reasons for the award.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1532 (February 26, 1988).