The Director of Purchasing shall issue a written decision to Debar. The decision shall state the reasons for the action taken and inform the debarred Person involved of its rights concerning administrative review. A copy of said decision shall be provided to the Chair of the Administrative Services Committee.
A. A copy of the decision required by this section shall be mailed or otherwise delivered by the Director of Purchasing to the debarred Person within five (5) days after such decision is made.
B. A decision to Debar under this Article shall be final. The debarred Person shall have ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the decision to submit a written appeal to the Chairperson of the Administrative Services Committee for consideration by the full committee. The debarred Person shall be notified in writing of the time, date and location when the appeal shall be considered and shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to state its position in writing, to submit evidence, to examine and cross-examine witnesses and to hire and be represented by counsel of its own choice. The Administrative Services Committee shall issue its decision promptly, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after conclusion of the hearing. The decision of the Administrative Services Committee shall be final and reviewable in accordance with state law.
(Ord. 7741, passed 7-16-2019)