Ark. Code Ann. § 6-21-305: Exemptions from bidding requirements

(a) The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids: (1) (A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency. (B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding; (2) Commodities available only from the United States Government; (3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency; (4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and (5) Commodities available only from a single source. (b) However, the purchasing official must determine in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service, and a copy of this statement shall be attached to the purchase order. Acts 1983, No. 639, § 3; 1985, No. 1030, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-553; Acts 1993, No. 896, § 3; 1997, No. 820, § 3.

(a) The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids: (1) (A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency. (B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding; (2) Commodities available only from the United States Government; (3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency; (4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and (5) Commodities available only from a single source.

(1) (A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency. (B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

(A) Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency.

(B) Provided, no emergency purchase shall be approved by the superintendent unless a statement in writing shall be attached to the purchase order describing the emergency necessitating the purchase of the commodity without competitive bidding;

(2) Commodities available only from the United States Government;

(3) Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency;

(4) With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and

(5) Commodities available only from a single source.

(b) However, the purchasing official must determine in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service, and a copy of this statement shall be attached to the purchase order.