§ 28-87. Noncompliance – Contractor or subcontractor.

(a) Notice and attempt to resolve.

If the Office finds cause to believe that a contractor or subcontractor has failed to comply with any requirement of this chapter or with any contract provision relating to utilization under this chapter, the Office must:

(1) so notify the contracting agency and the contractor; and

(2) attempt to resolve the noncompliance through conciliation.

(b) Referral to Board of Estimates.

(1) If the noncompliance cannot be resolved, the Office and the contracting agency must submit written findings and recommendations to the Board of Estimates.

(2) The Board of Estimates may impose sanctions in accordance with Chapter 4 of this subtitle.