9815.1 A contractor shall be debarred or suspended from being awarded any Hospital contracts if the principal, or in the case of a corporation, any of its officers, directors, or shareholders holding a substantial interest, or in the case of a partnership, any partner is:

1. (a) Convicted for commission of a criminal offense arising from or incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a private contract;
2. (b) Convicted under District or Federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty which directly affects the present responsibility as a Hospital contractor;
3. (c) Convicted under District or Federal anti-trust statutes arising out of the submission of offers;
4. (d) Found to be in violation of contract provisions of a character which is regarded by the CO to be so serious as to justify debarment action;
5. (e) Engaging in business activities which are contrary to the laws, rules, or regulations of the Government of the District of Columbia;
6. (f) In violation of the ethical standards stated in §9512; or
7. (g) Determined by the CO in writing to have committed a breach in professional ethical conduct of such a serious and compelling nature so as to affect responsibility as a Hospital contractor.

9815.2 A contractor or prospective contractor who has been notified of a proposed debarment or suspension action may request in writing that a hearing be held. The contractor's or prospective contractor's written request shall be delivered by certified mail to the CO within ten (10) days of receipt by the contractor or prospective contractor of notice of the proposed action.

9815.3 The CO shall prepare a summary report of the proposed debarment or suspension action for the review of the Hospital's Procurement Review Committee (PRC). The PRC shall hold a hearing after receipt of the contractor's or prospective contractor's request for hearing.

9815.4 The PRC shall issue a final decision after the hearing.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 4508, 4568 (July 8, 1994).