Code of Alabama
Division 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation.
Section 41-4-137 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Special Procurement for Small Purchases.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the Chief Procurement Officer or the head of a purchasing agency, with prior public notice, may initiate a procurement above the small purchase amount specified in Section 41-4-134 when the officer or agency head determines that an unusual or unique situation exists that makes the application of all requirements of competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals contrary to the public interest. Any special procurement under this section shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the procurement and for the selection of the particular contractor shall be included by the Chief Procurement Officer or the head of the purchasing agency in the contract file. The Chief Procurement Officer shall publish an annual report, subject to Section 41-4-115, that describes all determinations made under this section during the prior calendar year.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 41 - State Government.

Chapter 4 - Department of Finance.

Article 5 - Division of Purchasing.

Division 3 - Source Selection and Contract Formation.

Section 41-4-130 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Definitions.

Section 41-4-131 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Methods for Awarding State Contracts.

Section 41-4-132 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Competitive Sealed Bidding Procedures.

Section 41-4-133 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Competitive Sealed Proposals.

Section 41-4-134 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Small Purchase Procedures.

Section 41-4-135 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Award of Supply or Service Contracts Without Competition.

Section 41-4-136 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Emergency Procurements.

Section 41-4-137 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Special Procurement for Small Purchases.

Section 41-4-138 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Cancellation or Rejection of Bids, Proposals, Etc.

Section 41-4-139 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Written Determination of Nonresponsibility of Bidder or Offeror.

Section 41-4-140 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Prequalification of Prospective Suppliers.

Section 41-4-141 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Request of Price or Cost Information From Bidders or Offerors.

Section 41-4-142 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Vendors, Contractors, and Affiliates to Comply With State and Local Tax Requirements; Certification.

Section 41-4-143 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Types of Contract.

Section 41-4-144 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Contract Periods; Renewal or Extension Provisions.

Section 41-4-145 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Inspection of Sites and Systems of Contractors or Subcontractors.

Section 41-4-146 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Audit or Examination of Books and Records; Recordkeeping Requirements.

Section 41-4-147 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Finality of Determinations.

Section 41-4-148 - (Effective October 1, 2022) Collusion or Other Anti-Competitive Practices.

Section 41-4-149 - This Section Was Repealed and Replaced by Act 2021-296 in the 2021 Regular Session, Effective October 1, 2021. This Is Not in the Current Code Supplement.