Federal Debarment

Prior to contract award, the Department of Purchasing shall complete a review of the contractor(s) against appropriate governmental exclusion/debarment/suspension lists.

"Contractor" means any individual or other legal entity that:
  (1) Directly or indirectly submits offers for or is awarded, or reasonably may be expected to submit offers for
        or be awarded, a University contract, or a subcontract under a university contract; or
  (2) Conducts business, or reasonably may be expected to conduct business, with the university as an agent
        or representative of another contractor.

Any firms/vendors who are identified as potential matches will be reported to the Institutional Compliance Office for verification procedures prior to contract award.  The Department of Purchasing will not proceed with contract award to any contractor or subcontractor verified as a positive match, without consultation with the Institutional Compliance Office and appropriate University Administration.