# 25 C.F.R. § 900.117 (2025): Do these “construction contract” regulations apply to planning services? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P900_S900_117 ## Section - **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 900.117 (2025) - **Heading:** Do these “construction contract” regulations apply to planning services? - **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 / § 900.117: § 900.117 Do these “construction contract” regulations apply to planning services? ## Text (a) These regulations apply to planning services contracts only as provided in this section. (1) The Indian tribe or tribal organization shall submit to the Secretary for review and approval the POR documents produced as a part of a model contract under section 108 of the Act or under a construction contract under this subpart. (i) Within 60 days after receipt of the POR from the Indian tribe or tribal organization for a project that has achieved priority ranking or that is funded, the Secretary shall: (A) Approve the POR; (B) Notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of and make available any objections to the POR that the Secretary may have; or (C) Notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of the reasons why the Secretary will be unable either to approve the POR or to notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of any objections within 60 days, and state the time within which the notification will be made, provided that the extended time shall not exceed 60 additional days. (ii) Within a maximum of 180 days after receipt of a POR from an Indian tribe or tribal organization for a project that is not funded and is not described in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the Secretary shall: (A) Approve the POR; or (B) Notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of and make available any objections to the POR; or (C) Notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of the reasons why the Secretary will be unable either to approve the POR or to notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of any objections within 180 days, and state the time within which the notification will be made, provided that the extended time shall not exceed 60 additional days. ion of and make available any objections to the POR; or (C) Notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of the reasons why the Secretary will be unable either to approve the POR or to notify the Indian tribe or tribal organization of any objections within 180 days, and state the time within which the notification will be made, provided that the extended time shall not exceed 60 additional days. (2) Any failure of the Secretary to act on a POR within the applicable period required in paragraph (a)(1) of this section will be deemed a rejection of the POR and will authorize the commencement of any appeal as provided in section 110 of the Act, or, if a model agreement under section 108 of the Act is used, the disputes provision of that agreement. (3) If an Indian tribe or tribal organization elects to provide planning services as part of a construction contract rather than under a model agreement as set out in section 108 of the Act, the regulations in this subpart shall apply. (b) The parties to the contract are encouraged to consult during the development of the POR and following submission of the POR to the Secretary. ## 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_117. 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