Public Works Emergencies

If you have an event that requires the declaration of an emergency and waiver of competitive bidding requirements (see RCW 39.04.020), it's a good idea for the emergency declaration to also waive the competitive selection process for obtaining the services of the disciplines covered under chapter 39.80 RCW (architects, engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors). It may be necessary as part of the emergency to have some design work performed and waiving the selection procedures under chapter 39.80 RCW can help facilitate the project.