The effects of a debarment order on state agencies are:
- (1) Agencies shall not permit debarred persons to participate in covered transactions, unless the debarring official determines in writing that there is a compelling reason to do so.
- (2) If the period of debarment expires or is terminated prior to award, a contracting officer may, but is not required to, consider a debarred person's bid.
- (3) Notwithstanding debarment, agencies may continue contracts or subcontracts in existence at the time the person was debarred unless the debarring official determines otherwise.
- (4) Agencies shall not add new work, exercise options, or otherwise extend the duration of current contracts or orders for debarred persons, unless the debarring official makes a written determination of the compelling reasons for doing so.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.19.011, 39.26.200 and 2015 c 44. WSR 18-21-055, § 200-305-110, filed 10/9/18, effective 11/9/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 39.26.200 and 43.19.011. WSR 13-09-069, § 200-305-110, filed 4/17/13, effective 5/18/13.]