Suspension of Agreement. (1) HHSC may suspend performance of all or any part of the Agreement if: (A) HHSC determines that CONTRACTOR has committed a material breach of the Agreement; (B) HHSC has reason to believe that CONTRACTOR has committed, assisted in the commission of, or failed to take appropriate action concerning fraud, abuse, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by any party concerning the Agreement; or (C) HHSC determines that suspension of the Agreement in whole or in part is convenient or in the best interests of the State of Texas or the HHSC Programs. (2) HHSC will notify CONTRACTOR in writing of its intention to suspend the Agreement in whole or in part. Such notice will: (A) Be delivered in writing to CONTRACTOR; (B) Include a concise description of the facts or matter leading to HHSC’s decision; and (C) Unless HHSC is suspending the contract for convenience, request a Corrective Action Plan from CONTRACTOR or describe actions that CONTRACTOR may take to avoid the contemplated suspension of the Agreement.
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Samples: Information Technology Hardware Acquisition and Leasing Agreement, Information Technology Hardware Acquisition and Leasing, Eligibility Support Services Agreement
Suspension of Agreement. (1) HHSC may suspend performance of all or any part of the Agreement if:
(A) HHSC determines that CONTRACTOR has committed a material breach of the Agreement;
(B) HHSC has reason to believe that CONTRACTOR has committed, assisted in the commission of, or failed to take appropriate action concerning fraud, abuse, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by any party concerning the Agreement; or
(C) HHSC determines that suspension of the Agreement in whole or in part is convenient or in the best interests of the State of Texas or the HHSC Programs.
(2) HHSC will notify CONTRACTOR in writing of its intention to suspend the Agreement in whole or in part. Such notice will:
(A) Be delivered in writing to CONTRACTOR;
(B) Include a concise description of the facts or matter leading to HHSC’s decision; and
(C) Unless HHSC is suspending the contract for convenience, request a Corrective Action Plan from CONTRACTOR or describe actions that CONTRACTOR may must take to avoid the contemplated suspension of the Agreement.
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Samples: Agreement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (Snap Ed) Services, Contract, Contract for Information and Referral Services
