When storm damage strikes a government-owned or municipal building, the property manager faces an additional layer of complexity: procurement compliance. Emergency procurement exceptions exist in most jurisdictions, but they have specific requirements and documentation standards.
Emergency Procurement Exceptions
Virtually every state procurement code and federal acquisition regulation includes an emergency exception that allows sole-source or limited-competition procurement when health, safety, or critical infrastructure is at immediate risk. Shrink wrap enclosure installation typically qualifies under this exception when occupied buildings or critical systems are exposed.
Documentation for Audit Compliance
Emergency procurement must be documented to withstand subsequent audit. Standard documentation includes: the emergency declaration or director authorization, a written determination of the emergency condition, vendor selection rationale, and a cost reasonableness determination. StormWrappers provides all project documentation in formats compatible with government audit requirements.
Cooperative Purchasing Vehicles
For non-emergency procurement, government buyers can use cooperative purchasing contracts that provide pre-competed pricing and simplified ordering. StormWrappers maintains cooperative purchasing registrations.
