Section 10285.5 Of Article 10. Ineligibility To Contract From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 10.

. Nothing in this article shall require any state agency to contract with, or to permit the employment of a person as a subcontractor, or any person on any project funded in whole or part by federal funds, if the person has been suspended or debarred by the federal agency providing the funds.