Chapter 28 of the Administrative Code currently provides eight potential bases to seek suspension or debarment of a contractor.

The amendment to Chapter 28 would specify an additional basis to seek suspension or debarment of a contractor: an order decision verdict judgment settlement stipulation or plea agreement establishing the contractor’s intentional or willful violation of any civil or criminal law or regulation governing wages or unfair labor practices.

Will allow for suspension or debarment of contractors who are found to intentionally or willfully violate laws or regulations covering wages and unfair labor practices.

Aims to ensure contractors engaged with the city uphold legal requirements regarding labor practices, thus emphasizing compliance with wage laws and fair labor standards.

The ordinance becomes effective 30 days after enactment, which occurs upon the Mayor's signature, if the Mayor returns it unsigned, does not sign within ten days, or if the Board of Supervisors overrides a mayoral veto.

A Charging Official shall issue an Order of Debarment for any Contractor who the hearing officer finds to have engaged in willful misconduct with respect to any City contract or procurement process.