A. There exists a threat to public health, welfare or safety (including but not limited to damaged Town property causing such threat without repair, replacement or substitute);

B. If a situation exists that makes compliance with the procurement process contrary to the public interest;

C. There is immediate need to prepare for national or local defense or assistance;

D. Immediate purchase of equipment, supplies or services to protect the public health, welfare or safety; or

E. An essential departmental operation affecting the public health, welfare and safety would be greatly hampered if the prescribed procurement procedure would cause an undue delay in obtaining the needed item or service.