Section 42
SEC. 42. Bidding for Supplies and SErvices—Exceptions&mdashAll purchase of supplies or contracts for services, except for personal services, entered intoby the Authority, shall be done only after the proper bidding is held: Provided,That the bidding shall not be required when (1) an emergency as certified to by the General-Manager, requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the service, or (2) the aggregate amount involved in any purchase of supplies or procurement of services does not exceed the amount of ten thousand pesos for any one month: Provided, lastly, That in comparing biods and in making awards, the Authority shall consider such factors as the cost and relative quality and adaptability of supplies or services, the bidder's financial responsibility, skill, experience services; the time of delivery or performance offered; and the bidder's compliance with the specifications desired.