The director shall have the power and authority to suspend, for a period not to exceed one year, the right and privilege of a vendor to bid on state purchases when the director has reason to believe that such vendor has violated any of the provisions of the purchasing law or the rules and regulations of the director. Every vendor whose right to bid has been so suspended shall be notified thereof by a letter posted by certified mail containing the reason for such suspension.
W. Va. Code § 5A-3-32
Power of director to suspend right to bid; notice of suspension
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