6-21-305. Exemptions from bidding requirements.

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6-21-305. Exemptions from bidding requirements.

6-21-305. Exemptions from bidding requirements. (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.

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 6-21-305

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