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.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 4530.12
Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code; and Sections 4005.1, 4011, 4027 and 4101, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Article XXII, California State 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.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 4005.1 and 4101, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4526, 87100, 87100.1 and 87102, Government Code.
2. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 6-18-2024; operative 10/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 25).