Section 880-RICR-00-00-1.15 - Debarment and SuspensionA. After reasonable notice to the person involved and reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard, the Chief Purchasing Officer may debar a person for cause from consideration for award of contracts. The debarment shall not be for a period of more than three (3) years. In addition, the Chief Purchasing Officer may suspend a person from consideration for award of contracts if there is probable cause for debarment. The suspension shall not be for a period exceeding three (3) months.1. Causes for debarment or suspension include the following:a. Conviction for commission of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in performance of such contract or subcontract;b. Conviction under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction or records, stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty;c. Conviction under state or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals;d. Violation of contract provisions, as set forth herein, of a character which is regarded by the Chief Purchasing Officer to be so serious as to justify debarment action;e. Knowing failure without good cause to perform in accordance with the specifications or within the time limit provided in a contract with the Corporation;f. A recent record of failure to perform or of unsatisfactory performance in accordance with the terms of one or more contracts with the Corporation; provided that failure to perform or unsatisfactory performance caused by acts beyond the control of the contractor shall not be considered to be a basis for debarment; org. Any other cause the Chief Purchasing Officer determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect responsibility as a contractor, including debarment by a governmental entity.2. The Chief Purchasing Officer shall issue a written decision to debar or suspend. The decision shall state the reasons for the action taken.3. A copy of the decision under § 1.15(A)(2) of this Part shall be mailed or otherwise furnished promptly to the debarred or suspended person.880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-1.15