Alaska Stat. § 41.06.190 – Cooperative agreements and contracts

(a) The commission may enter into agreements with other governments, government entities, and state agencies for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of AS 41.06.105 — 41.06.210.
(b) The commission may enter into contracts with private persons to assist in carrying out the objectives of AS 41.06.105 — 41.06.210. If an emergency exists, the commission may enter into contracts without public notice and without competitive bidding.