(a) When an allegation is sustained by an administrative law judge under this title, the administrative law judge may take additional evidence on the appropriate remedy to be recommended, including evidence relating to factors set forth in § 19–108(e) of this title and any other evidence deemed relevant by the administrative law judge.
(b) If the administrative law judge sustains an allegation, the administrative law judge may order any one or more of the following actions:
(1) any remedy that is agreed to by the respondent business entity, the complainant, and the Commission;
(2) referral of the respondent business entity to the Board of Public Works for a determination of debarment pursuant to §§ 16–306 and 16–307 of this article to preclude the business entity from:
(i) bidding on or receiving contract awards on State projects; and
(ii) participating in State contracts as a subcontractor, vendor, or supplier for a period of not more than 3 years;
(3) rescission, suspension, or termination of any current contract between the respondent business entity and the State under the terms of that contract;
(4) exercise of any other rights or remedies available to the State under any current contract between the respondent business entity and the State;
(5) finding that the respondent business entity is not a “responsible bidder” within the meaning of this article with respect to specific contracts that the State has put out for bids or intends to put out for bids;
(6) referral of the matter for criminal prosecution of fraud and other violations under State law if appropriate under the circumstances; or
(7) mediation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - General Procurement Law
Title 19 - Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy
Section 19-101 - Policy of State
Section 19-102 - Legislative Intent
Section 19-104 - Participation in Economic Development Projects
Section 19-106 - Administrative Complaints
Section 19-107 - Investigation of Discrimination and Retaliation Complaints
Section 19-108 - Initial Findings and Recommendations
Section 19-109 - Request for Contested Case Hearing
Section 19-110 - Remedy When Allegations Sustained
Section 19-111 - Remedy for Filing False or Frivolous Allegations
Section 19-112 - Issuance of Final Administrative Decision
Section 19-113 - Judicial Review
Section 19-114 - Nondiscrimination Clause
Section 19-115 - Certification to Be Included in Request for Bids or Proposals
Section 19-116 - Language to Be Included in All State Contracts
Section 19-117 - Remedies Additional to Other Remedies
Section 19-118 - Effect of Pending Action