(a) The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids: (1)(A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency.(B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;(2) Commodities available only from the United States Government;(3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency;(4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and(5) Commodities available only from a single source.(b) However, the purchasing official must determine in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service, and a copy of this statement shall be attached to the purchase order.Acts 1983, No. 639, § 3; 1985, No. 1030, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-553; Acts 1993, No. 896, § 3; 1997, No. 820, § 3.
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