SECTION 610:1-11-6. Vendor retention and removal from bidder list

(a)   The Purchasing Director may remove a vendor from the bidder list for the reasons identified in section (b).

(b)   Removal from the bidder list may be considered for the following:

(1)   Failure to respond to an Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal. (A "NO Bid" response is considered a response.)

(2)   Repeated or unexplained failure on the part of the vendor to meet promised and/or required delivery dates and prices.

(3)   Delivery by the vendor of substitutes in lieu of the items(s) specified on the approved bid and/or purchase order.

(4)   Failure to meet EEOC and other requirements mandated by public legislation or the State Regents.

(5)   Problems created by the vendor regarding incorrect or inappropriate billing adjustment for goods and/or services furnished.

(6)   Failure to support purchase products by not supplying necessary information, required maintenance and/or parts.

(7)   A conviction or plea of guilt to a felony involving fraud, bribery, corruption or sales to the state or to any of its political subdivisions.

(c)   Vendor may petition the Purchasing Director for reinstatement. A vendor who has been removed has the burden of demonstrating that the vendor has the capability to responsibly do business with the state, and the conditions leading to the vendor's removal have been remedied.

[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 2149, eff 6-26-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 3038, eff 7-13-06]