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Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-21-305. Bid solicitation exemptions

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids:

(1)(A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency.

(B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

(2) Commodities available only from the United States Government;

(3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency;

(4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and

(5) Commodities available only from a single source.

(b) However, the purchasing official must determine in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service, and a copy of this statement shall be attached to the purchase order.

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