§ 16-13B-2.1 — Purpose of Goods or Services Related to the Child Nutrition Program During Certain Emergencies or Unanticipated Events

Alabama § 16-13B-2.1

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 16: Education
• Ch. 13B: Competitive Bidding for Certain Contracts of County and City Boards of Education

Text

(a)(1) During an emergency or unanticipated event affecting public health or safety or causing supply chain disruptions, and upon the recommendation of the State Superintendent of Education and the approval of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, any city or county board of education that provides meals under the Child Nutrition Program of the Alabama State Department of Education may purchase goods or services related to the program without advertising or bidding as set forth in this chapter. To the extent possible, purchases made under this section shall be executed to include representation of minority-owned business enterprises.
(2) The recommendation by the State Superintendent of Education submitted for consideration under subdivision (1) shall contain a statement setting forth the specific facts regarding the basis and nature of the emergency or unanticipated event affecting public health or safety or causing supply chain disruptions necessitating the action and the geographical region or area to which the emergency or unanticipated event should be limited. Any approval to purchase goods or services under this section shall be limited to 60 days, during which time a contractual agreement for such purchases shall be entered into in compliance with the competitive bid law in this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a city or county board of education described in subsection (a), when practicable and to the extent possible, should comply with the advertising and bidding requirements provided in this chapter.
(c) A city or county board of education shall maintain accurate and fully itemized records of all expenditures made pursuant to this section.

Legislative History

(Act 2022-264, §1.)