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Melynda Campbell
(360) 407-8137
Debarment@des.wa.gov
DES is authorized to fine or debar contractors under Revised Code of Washington 39.26.200.
Debarment is a process by which a contractor, individual, or other entity is prohibited from submitting a bid, having a bid considered, or entering into a state contract during a period of time specified in a debarment order.
Vendor debarment is not a punishment, but a procedure to ensure that state-funded business is conducted legally with responsible parties, maintaining the integrity of the state’s procurement process.
The authority to levy fines or debar businesses or individuals is based on the principle that the state should not conduct business with any company or person that practices serious unethical or illegal conduct, or has breached a public trust by engaging in dishonest practices in government contracting.