Section 21043 Of Article 71. Orange County Water District From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1.5. >> Article 71.

. (a) Contracts may be let or work undertaken without advertising for bids in an emergency.
  (b) In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board of directors shall comply with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 22050).