Common use of Emergency Contracting Clause in Contracts

Emergency Contracting. This procedure is to be used for immediate response to an emergency. The existence of an emergency shall be determined in writing by the CDOT Regional Transportation Director (RTD) with the written concurrence of the Chief Engineer or their delegate. An emergency is defined as a situation which creates a threat to public health, welfare, or safety such as may arise by reason of floods, epidemics, riots, equipment failures, or such reason as may be identified by the using agency and approved the Procurement Official or his or her designee. The determination is based on the fact an emergency exists that creates an immediate and serious need for supplies, services, or construction that cannot be met through normal procurement methods and the lack of which would seriously threaten the: