Debarment or Suspension Policy.pdf

The document outlines the Debarment and Suspension Procedures of Foothill Transit in relation to procurement actions. It aims to ensure that contracts are awarded only to responsible contractors by barring those engaged in criminal acts, fraud, deficient performance, or improper actions. The document defines key terms, grounds for debarment, debarment process, debarment recommendation, debarment determination, period of debarment, suspension, and the effects of debarment or suspension. It also allows for mitigating factors, hearings, and the possibility of reducing the debarment period under certain circumstances. Additionally, it details the process for judicial appeals by contractors affected by debarment determinations.