(10) Has an outstanding debt to the Federal Government,
the Commonwealth or any Federal or Commonwealth agency or a
political subdivision of the Commonwealth or agency of a
political subdivision.
(11) Became insolvent at any time prior to the
application date, meaning that the liabilities of the
applicant exceeded the assets of the applicant or that the
applicant could not meet the obligations of the applicant as
they matured or was in such financial condition that the
applicant could not continue in business without jeopardizing
the health, safety and welfare of its customers.
(12) At any time prior to application, failed to
disburse payments to subcontractors in a timely manner as
agreed to under a contract for any reason other than the
owner's failure to make the agreed-to-payments to the
applicant or because such disbursement would constitute a
violation of applicable law or an order issued by a court or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction.
Section 8. Duties of department.
(a) Technical assistance.--The department shall provide
technical assistance to enable disadvantaged businesses to
competitively bid on State and other governmental contracts.
Technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to,
assisting disadvantaged businesses in responding to bid
requests, strengthening financial condition and addressing other
concerns raised or likely to be raised by a bonding company.
(b) Monitoring program.--
(1) The department shall establish a monitoring program
to monitor the activities of disadvantaged businesses
participating in the program. The monitoring program shall
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