42 C.F.R. § 137.350 Is a Self-Governance Tribe responsible for completing a construction project in accordance with the negotiated construction project agreement?
Title 42 - Public Health
Yes, a Self-Governance Tribe assumes responsibility for completing a construction project, including day-to-day on-site management and administration of the project, in accordance with the negotiated construction project agreement. However, Self-Governance Tribes are not required to perform beyond the amount of funds provided. For example, a Self-Governance Tribe may encounter unforeseen circumstances during the term of a construction project agreement. If this occurs, options available to the Self-Governance Tribe include, but are not limited to: (a) Reallocating existing funding; (b) Reducing/revising the scope of work that does not require an amendment because it does not result in a significant change; (c) Utilizing savings from other projects; (d) Requesting additional funds or appropriations; (e) Utilizing interest earnings; (f) Seeking funds from other sources; and/or (g) Redesigning or re-scoping that does result in a significant change by amendment as provided in §§137.363 and 137.364.
Title 42: Public Health
PART 137—TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE
Subpart N—Construction
Roles of Self-Governance Tribe in Establishing and Implementing Construction Project Agreements
§ 137.350 Is a Self-Governance Tribe responsible for completing a construction project in accordance with the negotiated construction project agreement?
