A purchase made to alleviate a situation in which there is a threat to health, welfare, or safety, that does not allow time for normal, competitive purchasing procedures.
The immediate purchase of commodities or services caused by a sudden, unexpected turn of events beyond the control of the University involving public health, welfare, safety, injury, or loss.
A purchase of goods or services so badly needed that an agency will suffer financial or operational damage unless they are secured immediately.
A purchase of goods or services needed to respond to an emergency situation. An emergency situation is something which threatens public health, safety or welfare and in which all the following conditions exist: 1) was unforeseen; 2) calls for immediate action; 3) cannot be responded to using established procurement methods. The P1 form would process for payment on emergency purchases.
A purchase made following a special purchasing procedure in order to obtain goods or services quickly to meet an emergency. These items are defined as necessary to continue the instructional process and/or maintain a safe operational environment, the loss of which would create a situation which would adversely and unduly affect the safety, health or comfort of building, occupants or otherwise cause a loss to the institution.
A purchase made without following the normal purchasing procedure in order to obtain goods or services quickly to meet an emergency.