U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration	Notice Subject Suspension from Federal Nonprocurement Programs
	Classification Code	Date	Office of Primary Interest
	N 2000.549	April 6, 2006	HIPA-30

1. What is the purpose of this notice?

   1. This notice serves to advise that actions have been taken by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the suspensions of the company and individual named in paragraph 2a. These actions are taken pursuant to Executive Order 12549, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT's) implementing regulations in 49 CFR, Part 29, and FHWA Order 2000.2A, Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment Process.

   2. In accordance with 49 CFR 29.110, these suspensions are consistent with the Federal government's policy to use the discretionary action of suspension to conduct business only with responsible persons and to protect the public interest, the Federal government, and the integrity of Federal programs.

2. What actions have been taken?

   1. The company and individual cited below have been notified in writing of their suspensions:

      Marino Brothers of New England, Inc.
      15 Rockdale Avenue
      Peabody, MA 01960-6406

      Robert Marino
      15 Rockdale Avenue
      Peabody, MA 01960-6406

   2. These suspensions became effective on March 10, 2006.

3. What is the scope of these actions? The company and individual cited in paragraph 2a are prohibited from being a participant or principal in any primary or lower tier covered transaction, as defined in 49 CFR Part 29, Subpart B. Generally, the company and individual are prohibited from submitting a proposal for, or entering into, a covered transaction, or participating in a covered transaction as an officer, director, owner, partner, key employee, or other person with primary management or supervisory responsibilities, or one who has critical influence on or substantive control over the transaction, whether employed by a person who submits a proposal for, or enters into a covered transaction, including any procurement and nonprocurement transaction between an agency and a person. These suspensions are effective throughout the Executive Branch of the Federal government.

4. What are the causes for the suspensions?

   1. On January 3, 2006, a State of Connecticut Investigatory Grand Jury issued a report of preliminary findings from their investigation of the business activities and dealings of certain employees of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) with contractors and the misuse of Government funds. Informations were subsequently filed charging Marino Brothers of New England, Inc., and Robert Marino with conspiring with ConnDOT employees to gain business advantages. Specifically, Marino Brothers of New England, Inc., and Robert Marino were charged with bribery, forgery, and bid-rigging.

   2. Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 29, Marino Brothers of New England, Inc., and Robert Marino have committed acts that are cause for suspension. Specifically, the FHWA believes that their informations constitute adequate evidence for a suspension.

   3. Due to the nature of this conduct and the FHWA's obligation to protect the public interest and to conduct business only with responsible persons, the FHWA finds it necessary to immediately suspend the parties listed above from participating in Federal nonprocurement programs. The suspensions shall be for a temporary period imposed only for the duration of Marino Brothers of New England, Inc.'s, and Robert Marino's criminal proceedings.

   4. These suspensions have been taken in accordance with 49 CFR Part 29.

Related Sites:
FHWA Order 2000.2A
Executive Order 12549