City of Dillingham v. CH2M Hill Northwest, Inc.

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This matter is before the court on a petition for review filed by the City of Dilling-ham (City). At issue are the concepts of limited liability and indemnification, and the interpretation of AS 45.45.900.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In February 1981, the City solicited proposals from engineering firms to prepare a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Facility Plan related to the City’s sewage treatment system. CH2M Hill Northwest, Inc. (CH2M Hill) submitted a proposal and was selected by the City.

In October 1985, CH2M Hill prepared a proposed Agreement…