Code of Alabama
Chapter 13B - Competitive Bidding for Certain Contracts of County and City Boards of Education.
Section 16-13B-3 - Emergency Action.

In case of emergency affecting public health, safety, or convenience, so declared in writing by the awarding authority, setting forth the nature of the danger to public health, safety, or convenience involved in delay, contracts may be let to the extent necessary to meet the emergency without public advertisement. Such action and the reasons therefor shall immediately be made public by the awarding authority.