Letting of Contracts When Circumstances Arise for Which a Delay Is Likely to Cause Harm to an Individual or Public Property

Ala. Code § 41-16-53, under Competitive Bidding on Contracts of Certain State and Local Agencies, Etc.

Ala. Code § 41-16-53

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in the event circumstances arise for which a delay would likely cause harm to an individual or public property, a contract may be let to the extent necessary to mitigate the harm without regard to the requirements of this article, provided the awarding authority does both of the following: (1) Documents two or more price quotations or price estimates before letting the contract. (2) Adopts a resolution declaring the nature of the circumstances, the action to be taken, and the reasons for taking the action. (Acts 1967, Ex. Sess., No. 217, p. 259, §7; Act 2023-135, §1.)