Arkansas § 6-21-305 - Exemptions from bidding requirements.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-21-305 — Exemptions from bidding requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-21-305. Exemptions from bidding requirements.
The following commodities may be purchased without soliciting bids: Commodities in instances of an unforeseen and unavoidable emergency. 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; Commodities available only from the United States government; Utility services, the rates for which are subject to regulation by a state agency or a federal regulatory agency; With the exception of used school buses, used equipment and machinery; and Commodities available only from a single source. 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.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-21-305
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-21-305 cover?
Section 6-21-305 ("Exemptions from bidding requirements.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 6-21-305?
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