Applicability. The Authority may award a contract by emergency procurement when: There occurs a sudden and unexpected event or condition that the Authority did not reasonably foresee; and Due to the constraints of time, procurement by other than competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals is necessary to avoid or mitigate damage to the environment or to public health, safety, or welfare. Determination. The determination to make an emergency procurement shall be made by the Executive Director. Contract Award. When making an award by emergency procurement, the Authority shall: Reasonably attempt to obtain competitive bids or proposals consistent with meeting the time requirements of the emergency; and Make the award that is most advantageous to the Authority considering the circumstances of the emergency.