1056 Emergency Orders

1056 Emergency Orders
	In case of an emergency, a contract or purchase order may be awarded without competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation; however, such procurement shall be made when such competition is practical. A written determination of the basis for the emergency and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included in the appropriate contract or purchase order file.
	1. If an emergency occurs during regular Georgetown University business hours, the head of the using department shall immediately notify the Georgetown University Manager of Purchasing & Contracts who shall either purchase the required goods or services or authorize the agency head to do so.
	2. If an emergency occurs at times other than regular Georgetown University business hours, the using department head may purchase the required goods or services directly. The agency head shall, however, when practical, secure competitive oral or written bids and order delivery to be made by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The agency head shall also, not later than the next regular Georgetown University business day thereafter, submit to the Georgetown University Director of Administrative Services a requisition, a tabulation of the bids received, if any, a copy of the delivery record and a brief explanation of the circumstances of the emergency.
	3. A Rush Order is treated in the same fashion as an Emergency Order.