Ill. Admin. Code tit. 71, § 2000.35 - Causes for Suspension
The following shall be sufficient grounds for suspension:
a) Material Breach of
contract.
b) Delivery of goods or
performance of services which do not comply with the specifications of the
Bidder's contract with the State.
c) Failure to perform within the time
specified in the contract or order.
d) Failure to keep offer firm for length of
time specified by the Bidder in his/her bid.
e) Failure to provide performance bond when
required by Invitation for Bids.
f)
Collusion with other Bidders or prospective Bidders to restrain competitive
bidding.
g) Giving information in
an application for inclusion on a Bidder's list that is later found to be false
or materially misleading.
h) Any
substitution of an article, even though of the same quality, without first
securing the written consent of the Secretary of State.
i) Bankruptcy or other objective evidence of
insolvency of the Bidder, such as cash shortages, foreclosures, and inabilities
to obtain material from suppliers.
j) Any other facts such as resignation or
death of principal partner, loss of personnel with expertise, financial
difficulties such as bankruptcy, loss of line of credit, discontinuance of
business, termination of previous contracts, bad credit rating, and poor
business relations causing substantial doubts as to whether the Bidder will
continue to be a responsible Bidder who can be relied upon to fulfill his/her
obligations under this Part and under any contract awarded to him/her,
including, but not limited to, the Director and Director of Purchasing's
experience with the bidder, their business experience, knowledge and expertise,
common business practices, bidder reputation, and knowledge of bidder's
experience with other government agencies.
k) Any violation of Illinois or federal law
or rule which would make it inadvisable for the Agency to deal with such
Bidder, including but not limited to bribery, racketeering, other forms of
corruption, theft, collusion, consumer fraud, misrepresentation, Internal
Revenue Service violations, and tax fraud.
l) Revocation of Department of Human Rights
Public Contract number.
m) Failure
to honor warranties or to make equitable adjustment or replacements for damaged
goods.
n) Failure to provide
prevailing wages and benefits where required by law.
o) Any other violation of this
Part.
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