Md. Code Regs. 14.13.01.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.13.01.12 - Emergency Procurement

A. Application. The Authority may award an emergency contract by means other than competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation under Regulation .09 or .10 of this chapter.

B. Scope. "Emergency" means a sudden and unexpected occurrence or condition which the Authority could not reasonably foresee and which requires an action to avoid or to mitigate damage to the environment or to health, safety, or welfare. An emergency procurement is limited to the procurement of only those items necessary to avoid or to mitigate the damage to the environment or to health, safety, or welfare.

C. Competition. The Authority shall reasonably attempt to obtain such competition as is consistent with meeting the time requirements of the emergency.

Md. Code Regs. 14.13.01.12