2010 Idaho Code
TITLE 67 STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 57 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
67-5730 QUALIFICATION OF VENDORS -- DISQUALIFICATION OF VENDORS -- NOTICE -- APPEALS.

TITLE 67

STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS

CHAPTER 57

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

67-5730. Qualification of vendors -- Disqualification of vendors -- Notice -- Appeals. (1) No vendor shall be allowed to submit a bid unless such vendor is qualified. All vendors are qualified unless disqualified.

(2) Vendors may be disqualified for any of the following reasons:

(a) Failure to perform according to the terms of any agreement;

(b) Attempts by whatever means to cause acquisition specifications to be drawn so as to favor a specific vendor;

(c) Use of the provisions of this chapter to obstruct or unreasonably delay acquisitions by the state. Obstruction is hereby defined as a lack of success in more than fifty percent (50%) of the specification challenges made in each of three (3) different acquisitions during any twenty-four (24) month period;

(d) Perjury in a vendor disqualification hearing;

(e) To knowingly violate the provisions of this chapter; or

(f) Debarment, suspension or ineligibility from federal contracting of the vendor, its principals or affiliates.

(3) A vendor shall be notified by registered mail within ten (10) days of disqualification and may, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice, request of the director of the department of administration a hearing before a determinations officer. Any hearings shall be held in accordance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.

(4) In lieu of disqualification, the determinations officer may recommend to the director of the department of administration specific conditions to the vendor’s continued participation in acquisitions by the state.

(5) Disqualification or conditions may be imposed for a period of not less than six (6) months or not more than five (5) years.