NRS 332.146: Purchase or acquisition at auction, closeout and bankruptcy sales, sale of merchandise left after exhibition or other similar sale.

1. Except as otherwise provided by law, if the governing body or its authorized representative determines that the supplies, materials or equipment can be purchased at any public auction, closeout sale, bankruptcy sale, sale of merchandise left after an exhibition, or other similar sale at a reasonable savings over the cost of like merchandise and below the market cost in the community, a contract or contracts may be let or the purchase made without complying with the requirements of this chapter for a competitive solicitation.

2. The documentation for the purchase or acquisition must be summarized for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body, together with written justification showing the savings involved.