§ 4.12.070. Emergency procurements.  


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  • Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the purchasing agent may make or authorize others to make, emergency procurements when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety under emergency conditions as defined in regulations promulgated by the standards board; provided that such emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practical under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file. Any department head or other official who makes an emergency purchase without following the regulations of the standards board may be held personally liable for such purchase.

(Ord. 92-210 § 1 (3-206), 1992)