Rule 665-2-11-.10 - Default and Emergency Cover; Debarment(1) Where an agency is a party to a contract procured through GTA finds a contractor in default for failing to perform in accordance with the contract requirements, terms or conditions, such agency may take action, immediate if necessary, to purchase the needed goods or services on the open market and charge any additional cost for the goods or services and expense for doing so to the defaulting contractor, where such default results in the creation of an emergency or pressing need as those terms are defined in Rule 665-2-12-.02. If an agency finds a contractor in default, such action and the circumstances shall be reported by the agency to GTA in writing. This does not limit any other remedies that may be available to the state or agency.(2) GTA may initiate suspension and debarment proceedings at the agency's request or upon GTA's own discretion in accordance with Rule 665-2-11-.13.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 665-2-11-.10
O.C.G.A. Secs. 50-25-4, 50-25-7.3.
Original Rule entitled, "Default Proceedings; Debarment" adopted. F. Apr. 16, 2001; eff. May 6, 2001.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Default and Emergency Cover; Debarment" adopted. F. June 25, 2004; effective July 15, 2004.