A-Line Equipment Co. v. Lower Columbia College

Lower Columbia College appeals a judgment in favor of A-Line Equipment Co., Inc., in this action for breach of contract. We reverse.

The defendant Lower Columbia College, solicited bids for automotive hoists to equip its new vocational building. The specifications in the invitation to bid were developed with the assistance of the plaintiff, A-Line Equipment Co., Inc. These called for "Gilbarco" brand hoists, the product line distributed by A-Line. The bid invitation specifically reserved the right to reject all bids, waive informalities and contract in the best interest of the State.

Two…