TITLE 67

STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS

CHAPTER 57

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

67-5711B.  Emergency contracting authorized division of public works. The director of the department of administration, the administrator of the division of public works, or a designee of either official may make or authorize others to make emergency public works contracts when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety under emergency conditions; provided that such emergency public works contracts shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. The administrator may declare an emergency when one (1) or more of the following conditions exist: an imminent life-threatening environment; or an imminent threat to property; or an imminent loss of significant state resources. The administrator may also waive the requirements of section 67-2309, Idaho Code, regarding written plans and specifications. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file.

History:

[67-5711B, added 1988, ch. 165, sec. 1, p. 296.]