A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the city may authorize an emergency procurement without using a standard procurement process when an emergency condition exists.
B. A procurement officer who authorizes an emergency procurement under subsection A of this section shall:
1. Make the authorization in writing, stating the emergency condition upon which the emergency procurement is made; and
2. Ensure that the procurement is made with as much competition as reasonably practicable while avoiding harm, or a risk of harm, to the public health, safety, welfare, or property of the city. (Ord. 2014-08, 8-5-2014)