ART - Emergency Purchases 2002

The document is a regulation from the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) Purchasing Department regarding emergency purchases. The purpose of the regulation is to define emergency purchases and establish guidelines for authorizing such purchases. An emergency purchase is defined as a purchase that, if not immediately initiated, would endanger human life or health, PCSSD property, or the functionality of the school or department. While emergency purchases should be minimized, the regulation acknowledges that unforeseen situations may arise that require expedient handling of purchases. Bidding is not required for emergency purchases, but competition should be used to the maximum extent possible. The Purchasing Director has the authority to approve emergency purchases under $10,000 without requiring bids. Emergency purchases of $10,000 or more require written approval from the Superintendent of Education, and purchases exceeding $25,000 must be reported to the PCSSD Board of Education at their next scheduled meeting.