(1) Any person may file a referral for debarment or fine in lieu of debarment with the department. The referral must be in writing. The referring party may complete the department's debarment referral form. The referral must include the following information:

(a) The name and contact information of the person submitting the referral;

(b) The specific facts supporting the request for debarment or fine in lieu of debarment, including the dates and locations for all events upon which the referral is made;

(c) The cause or causes specified in RCW 39.26.200(2) upon which debarment or fine in lieu of debarment may be based that the referring party believes are supported by the facts presented; and

(d) The name of the contractor and any affiliates the referring party believes should be subject to debarment or fine in lieu of debarment.

(2) The department will make an initial assessment of the referral. If the department determines that the facts as presented, if true, support a debarment or fine in lieu of debarment, the department will conduct an investigation to substantiate the allegations. Otherwise, the department will reject the referral.

(3) The department will notify the referring party in writing and state whether the referral will be investigated or rejected.