Beco Construction Co. v. City of Idaho Falls

TROUT, Justice.

Beco Construction Company, Inc. (Beco) submitted the low bid on two construction projects. The City of Idaho Falls (City) rejected both of Beco’s bids because of what the City deemed Beco’s poor performance on an unrelated project. One of the bids was rejected on the additional ground that Beco failed to follow bid specifications. Beco appeals from the dismissal of its suit on the City’s motion for summary judgment.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

In 1986 and 1987, Beco submitted two construction bids on public works projects let for bid by the City. The projects on which Beco…