§ 7.309. Emergency Procurement.  


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  • Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the Chief Procurement Officer may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety as determined under emergency policies or procedures or operating directives promulgated by the Chief Procurement Officer, provided that such emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A full written determination of the basis of the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included on an emergency purchase form and shall be filed as a record of the purchase. Any emergency procurement exceeding the award authority of the Chief Procurement Officer shall be submitted to the City Council for information. The Council Agenda Item shall include all relevant information used to justify the emergency procurement.

(Ord. No. 2012-44, §§ 1, 2(Att. A), 11-5-2012, Doc. #1211051201)