D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E3709
The Superintendent shall establish procedures consistent with this section for the suspension and debarment for cause of bidders and offerors, after reasonable notice to the person or concern involved, and reasonable opportunity for that person or concern to be heard.
Suspension and debarment procedures may be used either to exclude or to disqualify any contractors from participating in school system contracting or subcontracting.
The purpose of suspension or debarment is not to be punitive, but to protect the interests of the school system. Accordingly, to ensure the school system the benefits to be derived from the full and free competition of interested bidders, these measures shall not be instituted for any longer than deemed necessary to protect the interests of the school system, and in no event shall be for longer than three (3) years, and shall preclude awards only for the possible duration of the period of non-responsibility.
The school system shall automatically debar or suspend bidders and offerors who have been debarred or suspended by another District government agency, subject to waiver for compelling reasons.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E3709