# 25 C.F.R. § 900.112 (2025): What are construction phases? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_112 ## Section - **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 900.112 (2025) - **Heading:** What are construction phases? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter V: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, AND INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 900: CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT / Subpart J: Construction / § 900.112: § 900.112 What are construction phases? ## Text (a) Construction programs generally include the following activities in phases which can vary by funding source (an Indian tribe or tribal organization should contact its funding source for more information regarding the conduct of its program): (1) The preplanning phase. The phase during which an initial assessment and determination of project need is made and supporting information collected for presentation in a project application. This project application process is explained in more detail in § 900.122; (2) The planning phase. The phase during which planning services are provided. This phase can include conducting and preparing a detailed needs assessment, developing justification documents, completing and/or verifying master plans, conducting predesign site investigations and selection, developing budget cost estimates, conducting feasibility studies, and developing a project Program of Requirements (POR); (3) The design phase. The phase during which licensed design professional(s) using the POR as the basis for design of the project, prepare project plans, specifications, and other documents that are a part of the construction documents used to build the project. Site investigation and selection activities are completed in this phase if not conducted as part of the planning phase. (4) The construction phase. The phase during which the project is constructed. The construction phase includes providing the labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work in accordance with the construction documents prepared as part of the design phase. (b) The following activities may be part of phases described in paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(4) of this section: (1) Management; and (2) Environmental, archeological, cultural resource, historic preservation, and similar assessments and associated activities. ## Nearby sections - [25 C.F.R. § 900.110 (2025) § 900.110 What does this subpart cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_110.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.111 (2025) § 900.111 What activities of construction programs are contractible?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_111.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.112 (2025) § 900.112 What are construction phases?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_112.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.113 (2025) § 900.113 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_113.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.114 (2025) § 900.114 Why is there a separate subpart in these regulations for construction contracts and grants?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_114.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.115 (2025) § 900.115 How do self-determination construction contracts relate to ordinary Federal procurement contracts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_115.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.116 (2025) § 900.116 Are negotiated fixed-price contracts treated the same as cost-reimbursable contracts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_116.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.117 (2025) § 900.117 Do these “construction contract” regulations apply to planning services?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_117.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.118 (2025) § 900.118 Do these “construction contract” regulations apply to construction management services?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_118.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.119 (2025) § 900.119 To what extent shall the Secretary consult with affected Indian tribes before spending funds for any construction project?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_119.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.120 (2025) § 900.120 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization find out about a construction project?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_120.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.121 (2025) § 900.121 What happens during the preplanning phase and can an Indian tribe or tribal organization perform any of the activities involved in this process?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_121.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.122 (2025) § 900.122 What does an Indian tribe or tribal organization do if it wants to secure a construction contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_122.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 900.123 (2025) § 900.123 What happens if the Indian tribe or tribal organization and the Secretary cannot develop a mutually agreeable contract proposal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_123.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_112. 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