2011 Utah Code
Title 63G General Government
Chapter 6 Utah Procurement Code
Section 411 Emergency procurements.

63G-6-411. Emergency procurements.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety under emergency conditions as defined in rules and regulations, the chief procurement officer, the head of a purchasing agency, or a designee of either officer may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements; provided that emergency procurements shall be made with as much competition as practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the contract file.