Emergency Contracting: Flexibilities in Contracting Procedures during an Emergency (2007) / Chapter Skim
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6 states bluntly, "Lack of planning does not constitute an emergency purchase."14 Illinois, on the other hand, which has a very complex and complete list of factors that may constitute an emergency, specifically provides that emergency contracting may be done when "immediate action is necessary to avoid lapsing or loss of federal or donated funds."15 As with the federal system, the possibility for misuse does exist, but states have taken steps to avoid that by requiring written justification of actions taken, and by providing detailed and common sense instructions to their procurement officers and other employees involved in the contracting process.
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7 stage, at solicitation, and prior to award -- , to the extent the circumstances will allow. The purpose of this is to involve the maximum number of potential participants.
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