Public WorksQuestion 1592 of 1605
'Debarment' in the public works context means a contractor is:
a.Prohibited from bidding on or being awarded public works for a specified period due to serious violations
b.Automatically registered with the DIR
c.Required to pay double wages going forward
d.Given a larger contract
Explanation
Debarment bars a contractor (and often its responsible principals) from bidding on or performing public works for a set period, typically one to three years, as a penalty for serious violations such as willful prevailing wage or apprenticeship breaches. It is a severe enforcement tool.
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