PAP.2.10.010 Contract Categories

(a) Any type of contract which is appropriate to the procurement and which will promote the best interests of the Tribe may be used, provided that the cost plus a percentage of cost and percentage of construction cost methods are prohibited.

(b) All procurements shall include the clauses and provisions necessary to define the rights and responsibilities of the parties. A cost reimbursement contract shall not be used unless it is likely to be less costly or it is impracticable to satisfy the Tribe's needs otherwise.

(c) A time and materials contract should only be used if a written determination is made that no other contract type is suitable, and the contract includes limits or prices that the contractor exceeds at its own risk.