265—5.6(16) Request for reinstatement after debarment.

1. 5.6(1)  A person that has been debarred may submit a request for reinstatement during the period of debarment if:

   1. a. New information becomes available that is relevant to the cause for debarment and that was not previously discoverable;
   2. b. Criminal charges or civil or administrative actions related to the cause for debarment have been dismissed or a criminal conviction or civil judgment related to the cause for debarment has been reversed;
   3. c. A debarment or comparable prohibition imposed by the federal government, another state, or another state agency upon which the authority debarment was based has been reversed;
   4. d. A bona fide change in ownership or management of the person debarred has occurred; or
   5. e. The person is able to supply other proof that the causes for debarment have been eliminated.
2. 5.6(2)  A request for reinstatement must be submitted to the director. The petition must be accompanied by written evidence that supports the request.
3. 5.6(3)  The authority will issue a decision on a request for reinstatement within 60 calendar days of the receipt of the request. The authority may approve, deny, or modify the debarment based on all information available to the authority and based upon the factors identified in rule 265—5.2(16). The authority shall issue its decision in writing and provide written notice of the decision to the person and any affected affiliates, principals, or employees.

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