Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the director may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements of materials, services, or construction when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety or if a situation exists which makes compliance with sections 28-17 (competitive sealed bidding), 28-18 (competitive sealed proposals), 28-24 (competitive reverse auctions), 28-49 (procurement of professional design services), or 28-50 (procurement of construction services) contrary to the public interest; provided that such emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. The using agency requesting an emergency procurement shall provide written evidence to support an emergency determination. An emergency procurement shall be limited to those materials, services, or construction necessary to satisfy the emergency need. A written determination director of the basis for the emergency procurement and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be maintained as a public record.
(Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)