R907-67-4. Suspension from Consideration for Award of Contracts - Indictments

(1) If the deputy director believes there is probable cause that a Contractor has engaged in activity that would, if true, lead to debarment under Utah Admin. Code R907-67-1, he or she may suspend the Contractor from consideration for award of contracts. A contractor who is suspended may not bid on any department contracts. Suspension may last for no more than three (3) months unless an indictment has been issued, or information filed, alleging that the Contractor has engaged in criminal activity that would, if true, lead to debarment under Utah Admin. Code R907-67-1. If an indictment has been issued or information filed, suspension shall last until completion of the Contractor's trial or the dismissal of charges.

(2) A conviction or plea of guilt to any offense related to an activity listed in Utah Admin. Code R907-67-1 is sufficient to support debarment without any additional evidence being offered. However, neither an acquittal nor dismissal of charges entitles the Contractor to a dismissal of the debarment notice.