§ 516. Emergency procurement. The head of a purchasing agency may make or authorize others to make an emergency procurement when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety or circumstances outside the control of the agency create an urgency of need which does not permit the delay involved in using more formal competitive methods. Whenever practical, in the case of a procurement of a supply, at least two bids shall be solicited. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file. Cross References. Section 516 is referred to in sections 511, 515, 518, 519, 541, 561, 564, 905 of this title; section 13A06 of Title 65 (Public Officers).

§ 516. Emergency procurement. The head of a purchasing agency may make or authorize others to make an emergency procurement when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety or circumstances outside the control of the agency create an urgency of need which does not permit the delay involved in using more formal competitive methods. Whenever practical, in the case of a procurement of a supply, at least two bids shall be solicited. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file. Cross References. Section 516 is referred to in sections 511, 515, 518, 519, 541, 561, 564, 905 of this title; section 13A06 of Title 65 (Public Officers).