A. 
Sole source procurement. A contract may be awarded without competition when a majority of all the Commissioners determine and record in the minutes of a public meeting a waiver of the need for competitive bidding, after conducting a good faith review of available sources, that there is only one source available for the required supply, service or construction item. The Town Manager or his designee shall conduct negotiations as appropriate, as to price, delivery, and terms and keep a written record of all sole source procurements.
B. 
Emergency procurement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Cottage City Commission may make or authorize others to make emergency procurement of supplies, services or construction items when there exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety, and delay would seriously injure the Town financially or otherwise. A written statement of the nature of the emergency shall be made by the Town Manager who shall promptly notify the Commissioners of the circumstances requiring the emergency procurement. Such emergency procurement shall be made with such competition as is practical under the circumstances, but need not satisfy the requirements of Parts II or III of this chapter.
C. 
Cooperative and wholesale procurement.
(1) 
Cooperative purchasing. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Commissioners may contract with any supplier who offers goods or services on the same terms as provided other state or local governments or agencies thereof if the Commissioners find that the cost of the items to be purchased is equal to or less than that which could be obtained by competitive procurement, or if the Commissioners find that the other agency's competitive purchasing requirements are as strict or stricter than the Town's similar requirements.
(2) 
Interjurisdictional purchasing. The Commissioners may also contract directly with state or local governments or agencies thereof for goods or services when such goods, work or services were obtained through competitive procurement procedures or service to be performed is now being performed by the state or local jurisdiction.
(3) 
Joint purchasing. The Board of Commissioners may join with other units of government in cooperative purchasing plans when the best interests of the Town would be served thereby.
D. 
Professional services. Selection of professional service contractors for the Town may be procured by methods set forth in Parts II or III of this chapter or by public notice and negotiation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commissioners may select individuals or firms to provide continuing professional services by whatever procedure the Commission deems appropriate and in the best interests of the Town, providing the Commission waives the bidding requirements.
E. 
Selection process by negotiation for a services or construction contract. The Commissioners or other appropriate Town personnel may conduct discussions with applicable persons regarding any primarily services or construction-oriented contract and the Town Manager or his designee shall select from among them, three persons deemed most qualified to provide the required services or construction. Upon approval of a waiver by the Commissioners, the negotiations shall then be conducted by the Town Manager or other designee based on criteria or guidelines established and made public by the Commissioners. Should the Town Manager or other designee be unable to negotiate a contract at a fair and reasonable price with any of the three selected persons, additional persons may be selected in order of their competence and qualifications, and negotiations shall be continued in accordance with this subsection until an agreement is reached. If an agreement cannot be reached at a fair price to the Town, negotiations may be terminated and the selection process may start over.