Public contracts for construction or construction-related services are typically awarded through a traditional competitive process to the bidder who offers the best value or lowest price. Although this process is complex and often time-consuming, it serves the public interest by helping ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, fairly and transparently. However, because it does not always make sense to follow traditional procurement procedures, Arizona law authorizes alternative construction contract delivery methods. “Emergency construction contracting” is just one of several alternative ways to do business with the government.
Emergencies call for a quick response
Public contracts for construction or construction-related services are typically awarded through a traditional competitive process to the bidder who offers the best value or lowest price. Although this
process is complex and often time-consuming, it serves the public interest by helping ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, fairly and transparently. However, because it does not always make
sense to follow traditional procurement procedures, Arizona law authorizes alternative construction contract delivery methods. “Emergency construction contracting” is just one of several alternative ways to do business with the government.
What qualifies as an emergency?
Emergencies typically include unexpected events that damage government-owned facilities, making it unsafe or impractical for the government to spend precious time soliciting and evaluating competitive bids for repairs. Instead, it is often in the public interest to hire someone to repair the damage right away.
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