a) This Part applies to all debarments or suspensions of vendors from consideration for award of contracts under the Code. For the purposes of this Part, all references to "vendors" includes subcontractors. This Part provides for general provisions for suspension and debarment recommendation by CDB and approval by the CPO as authorized by Sections 20-75 and 50-65 of the Code and under the jurisdiction of the CPO. A vendor may be suspended or debarred by the CPO due to acts or omissions that indicate that the vendor lacks integrity and honesty in the conduct of business or the performance of contracts. Acts or omissions that indicate the lack of business integrity and honesty include, but are not limited to:

1. 1) fraud, bribery, embezzlement, theft, collusion, conspiracy, anti-competitive activity or other misconduct and offenses prohibited by law, whether or not the misconduct or offense is in connection with a CDB contract or subcontract;
2. 2) making a material false statement in any procurement documents, including the application for prequalification or any forms or affidavits required as part of the procurement or prequalification process;
3. 3) materially violating any rule or procurement procedure or making a material false statement in connection with any rules or procurement procedures of CDB;
4. 4) making a material false statement, representation, claim or report respecting the character, quality, quantity or cost of any work performed or materials furnished in connection with a contract or subcontract administered or supervised by CDB;
5. 5) doing business with a suspended contractor or subcontractor in connection with a contract or subcontract of CDB;
6. 6) being debarred or suspended by another agency of this State or the United States; or
7. 7) violation of the Code or this Part or failure to conform to specifications or terms of delivery;