Gunderson v. University of Alaska, Fairbanks

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This is an appeal from the decision of the superior court upholding the University of Alaska’s award of a coal hauling and unloading contract to Royal Contractors. We affirm.

II.FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF or the University) generates its own power and produces heat for the campus buildings by means of a coal-burning power plant. For many years the University obtained coal for its power plant through the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC), which delivered the coal in rail cars to a siding next to the power plant. This method…