1. (a) Prior to any suspension, the contractor will be afforded an opportunity to discuss with the State Procurement Director or head of a procurement agency the circumstances which led to the possible suspension and to potentially reach a settlement.

2. (b) In the event a bidder is suspended, a written determination shall be:

   1. (1) Made by the director or head of a procurement agency concerning the facts of any allegation or claim that a bidder has done any action in 19 CAR § 1-709(b); and
   2. (2) Sent to the bidder at the address shown in the procurement agency’s records.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as R1:19-11-245 of the Procurement Rules prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules.