emergency purchase statement ccs.pdf

This is an Emergency Purchase Statement from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The document authorizes an emergency procurement for the purchase of calcium chloride and related de-icing materials needed for immediate winter road maintenance operations. The emergency purchase was necessitated by critical weather conditions and the urgent need to maintain road safety and accessibility across the state's transportation network. CDOT initiated this emergency procurement to expedite the acquisition of de-icing materials without following standard competitive bidding procedures, given the time-sensitive nature of winter weather preparedness. The document establishes the authorization for emergency purchases and outlines the justification for bypassing normal procurement requirements to ensure adequate supplies of calcium chloride and related products are available for immediate deployment.

The emergency purchase statement provides CDOT with procurement flexibility to acquire necessary de-icing materials at market rates without delay. The authorization allows CDOT to execute purchases directly from qualified suppliers to meet urgent operational needs during winter conditions. As an emergency procurement, the purchase is funded through CDOT's existing operational budget and emergency response allocations. This emergency authorization streamlines the procurement process, allowing the department to quickly secure supplies critical for maintaining safe road conditions during severe weather events without the delays associated with competitive bidding processes.