A. The procurement department is empowered to:
1. Receive and investigate complaints and allegations by SBEs, third parties, or county personnel; and
2. Initiate its own investigations regarding compliance with the requirements and obligations of this title.
B. In the event that the procurement department conducts an investigation, upon written notice of such investigation the affected party:
1. Must cooperate fully with the investigation;
2. Has the burden of proving its compliance with the requirements of this title.
C. When a compliance review by the procurement department indicates grounds for finding that a contractor awarded any covered contract, or a subcontractor and subcontract thereunder, is not in compliance with applicable terms of this title:
1. The procurement director will give the contractor written notice of non-compliance, which includes written notice to correct deficiencies within a reasonable time period;
2. Then, if the contractor who has received a written notice from the procurement director to correct deficiencies fails to comply with requirements within the time allowed, the procurement department will issue a finding of noncompliance to the county administrator for enforcement of sanctions.
(Ord. 2017-28 § 5, 2017; Ord. 2011-15 § 1 (part), 2011: Ord. 2009-47 § 1 (part), 2009: Ord. 1997-44, 1997)