This is a repeat finding of 2021-001. Public Works (PW) agrees with the finding and recommendation. Effective August 1, 2022, PW implemented corrective actions to 1) include a debarment contract clause of condition to the covered transaction with that person or vendor, 2) Divisions are responsible t...
This is a repeat finding of 2021-001. Public Works (PW) agrees with the finding and recommendation. Effective August 1, 2022, PW implemented corrective actions to 1) include a debarment contract clause of condition to the covered transaction with that person or vendor, 2) Divisions are responsible to check the vendor debarment status on System for Award Management (SAM) prior to entering into a contract and maintain documentation of that verification, or 3) collect a debarment certification from that person or vendor. Also, PW has revised the Purchase Request (PR) form used by PW end users to purchase most materials, supplies, and services by adding a field to identify projects/requests funded with federal grants. All PW end users must complete the PR form, including the federal funding information, prior to issuance of a purchase order. By May 31, 2023, PW will similarly revise its rental equipment request form, which is used in lieu of the general PR form noted above. Additionally, we requested that Internal Services Department (ISD) revise the debarment language on their contract solicitations to identify any contractors who may be debarred or suspended.