Where the Director or designee determines that an emergency exists, the Director or designee may negotiate a contract for such services, including task orders, without the necessity of issuing a Request for Qualifications or following the selection provisions set forth in this Article. For purposes of this section, “emergency” is defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code; and Sections 4005.1, 4011, 4027 and 4101, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Article XXII, California Constitution; Sections 4525-4529.5 and 14120, Government Code; Section 1102, Public Contract Code; Sections 92 and 94, Streets and Highways Code; Los Angeles Dredging Co. v. City of Long Beach (1930) 210 Cal. 348, 354-355; and Grayden v. Pasadena Redevelopment Agency (1980) 104 Cal App. 3d 631, 635-637.

History

1. New section filed 6-1-2015; operative 6-1-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 23).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-18-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 25).