Dear U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski(AK)
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan(AK)
Congressional Representative Don Young(AK)
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan(AK)
Congressional Representative Don Young(AK)
I
bring to your attention a “Challenge”, a truly American challenge on the eve of
this 4th of July, our "Independence Day". Back in 2008, Doyon
Utilities was granted a lucrative multi-billion 50-year contract to “Operate
& Maintain” the utility infrastructure at several military bases in Alaska.
Under the guidelines of “Privatization”, it was vested in the promotion and
promise that the “Private Sector” could perform the responsibilities to provide
our troops and their families with clean water, centralized heat and sewer
commodities cheaper then when it was under the auspices of Uncle Sam. So this
"Privatization" had merit. Maybe even a little American spirit, those
entities bidding for this responsibility.
It was not a winner take all contract bid, but Doyon was supposedly
capable of furnishing the required management and expertise so was awarded
12-certificates that fell under the Regulatory Commission of Alaska – even
though it is but for a single customer. So the reason behind a regulatory
agency invited to act as a referee was always suspect and should be
investigated – yes Challenge #1, I ask why was it allowed? Since inception,
Doyon has caused nothing but trouble for the U.S. Government and ARMY. My other challenge is this. When the ARMY
decided to award Doyon the 50-year contract, Doyon signed on the dotted line
and was allowed ample time to question any wording of the contract, which was
designed by professionals because one thing the government did not want was a
"contract dispute". Wow, was that a misleading proposition and today
it has been nothing short a pain & suffering upon the U.S. Taxpayers the
shenanigans that Doyon has orchestrated and this entity should be held
accountable for what it knew then it was getting into with this
"contract". To use tactics wherein the RCA is being used for
interference a simple “Contract Dispute”, it hurts the system of merits when
protection is required. How much is this scam costing the U.S. Taxpayers? I am
requesting that the representative body request that the RCA recuse itself away
from any further intervention or intervening, and allow the ARMY and Doyon to
bring this matter before the courts as a “Contract Dispute”. The courts are
much better suited to arbitrate this dispute, as when a state entity becomes
involved, the separation finds challenges. There is NO need for RCA oversight
this matter, as with a single customer a regulatory body like the RCA can only
delay what a competent court would have already decided upon, that Doyon has
reneged on the contract. Then we have a way forward, either Doyon takes hold of
the matter like a mature business, else the ARMY finds a reputable entity that
can do the job without fuss. It may be time for the courts to break up this
monopoly as every penny sucked away from the military budget to fight this
battle, it takes away from our troops! So, please take this challenge to
investigate why Doyon feels it necessary to violate the contract, and using the
RCA as a shell of protection. I feel that with such a long show-down, there
will come a time wherein the ARMY will release away its obligation to litigate,
and Doyon will then laugh all the way to the bank, which is in Canada as Toronto
Dominion is where all the U.S. Taxpayers' money is heading - yes the profits
are heading across the border. Something else you may have a look at!
Thank
You, S. Pam McGee