3.1 A supplier declared ineligible by HRDC-Labour and whose name appears against the "FCP List of Ineligible Contractors" is ineligible to do business or receive any federal contracts for goods and services over the threshold for solicitation of bids as set out in the Government Contracts Regulations (GCRs).
3.2 If the bidder cites a Certificate of Commitment number, it is recommended that the contracting authority verify its accuracy by comparing it with the number listed for that organization/bidder in the "FCP List of Certified Employers". HRDC-Labour makes this information available on Publiservice (/cmp/category-categorie.asp?Language=EN&site=CMP&id=089).
3.3 If the Certificate of Commitment number cited by the bidder does not match the Certificate of Commitment number listed in the "FCP List of Certified Employers", it is recommended that the contracting officer contact the HRDC-Labour Program Officer, Workplace Equity Programs (819)953-4120 or seek clarification from the bidder.
3.4 If an ineligible supplier is the only supplier which can perform the work in a non-competitive situation or the recommended bidder(s) in a competitive solicitation, the procurement officer should obtain approval from senior management of the contracting authority before awarding the contract. In such cases, the contracting department should inform Workplace Equity Programs of HRDC-Labour who would then attempt to obtain a commitment from the supplier to seek re-instatement in the Federal Contractors Program (see section 6.5 below).