The bill revises sections 125.25, 153.02, and 5513.06 of the Revised Code to modernize the debarment criteria and procedures for state vendors and contractors. It removes outdated provisions related to influencing public employees and collusion, while introducing new grounds for debarment, including violations of state or federal antitrust and corruption laws. The bill clarifies the notification process for vendors facing proposed debarment and outlines hearing procedures in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised Code.

Additionally, the bill establishes a minimum debarment period of one year and a maximum of three years, during which debarred vendors or contractors are ineligible for state contracts. It requires the director of administrative services and the executive director of the Ohio facilities construction commission to maintain lists of debarred entities, aiding governmental entities in assessing contractor responsibility for future contracts. The bill also grants the director the authority to modify or rescind debarments and repeals previous regulations to streamline the debarment process, ensuring clear guidelines for re-evaluation of eligibility post-debarment.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 125.25, 153.02, 5513.06