Emergency purchases.
Section 14
SEC. 14. Emergency purchases.—In cases of emergency where the need for the supplies is exceptionally urgent or absolutely indispensable to prevent immediate danger to, or loss of, life, local government units may make emergency purchases or place repair orders without public bidding regardless of amount. Delivery and utilization of purchase and/or repair orders under this section shall be made within fifteen (15) days after the placing of the same. Immediately after the emergency purchase or repair order is made, the chief of office or department making the emergency purchase or repair order shall draw a regular requisition to cover the same showing thereon: A complete description of the supplies acquired or the work done or to be performed; By whom furnished or executed; Date of placing the order and the date, time of delivery or execution; The unit price and the total amount contracted for; A clear explanation of the circumstances why procurement was of such urgency that same cannot be done thru regular course without involving danger to, or loss of, life; A certification to the effect that the price paid or contracted for was the lowest at the time of procurement; and A certification of the local treasurer as to availability of appropriations and funds for the purpose.