Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a department head may enter into an emergency contract for the procurement of services, materials, equipment and supplies when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government service; provided that such emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis of the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file and shall be presented to the appropriate County Board Oversight Committee and the Finance Government Operations Committee. For all emergency procurements of $30,000 or more, the appropriate County Board Oversight Committee and the Finance Government Operations Committee shall review the actions taken and shall report to the County Board regarding such purchases. In addition, the department head shall notify the appropriate Oversight Committee Chair, the Director of Purchasing, or the County Administrator prior to entering into such contract if practicable under the circumstances; and if no such prior notification is possible, then within 24 hours after the award of such contract.
(Ord. 2006-013, passed 11-15-2006; Ord. 2011-02, passed 3-16-2011; Ord. 2020-06, passed - - )