An emergency justifying a departure from the standard rules set forth in this chapter shall be deemed to exist when there arises a threat to the public health, welfare, or safety, or there is a need to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services. Emergency procurements shall be made with any competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be certified by the appropriate department head, forwarded to the Purchasing Agent, and included in the contract file. A confirming resolution, along with the written determination, shall be submitted to the County Board for all emergency procurements of greater than $30,000 for goods, equipment and services; or greater than $35,000 for data processing and telecommunications equipment, software and services; and greater than $50,000 for professional services.
(1977 Code, § 1:4-1) (Ord., § 6-103, passed 12-8-2009; Ord. passed 2-12-2013; Ord. 21-0923, passed 10-12-2021)