White MT Apache Tribe-Public Works

White MT Apache Tribe-Public Works is a division of the White Mountain Apache Tribe located in Whiteriver, Arizona, serving as a critical infrastructure and utility service provider for the Fort Apache Reservation. Registered in SAM.gov since 2005, the organization is classified as a Tribal Government and American Indian-owned entity, specializing in providing essential community services such as waste management, water and sewer services, and utility operations. As a tribally owned organization, White MT Apache Tribe-Public Works supports the approximately 17,500 enrolled members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe by managing critical infrastructure and service delivery mechanisms.

Through federal contract awards, White MT Apache Tribe-Public Works has primarily provided solid waste, water, and sewer services to federal agencies, particularly within the Department of the Interior's Western Region. The organization has secured multiple purchase order contracts, including a $34,743.39 contract for solid waste refuse services with a performance period through March 31, 2027, and a $126,887.70 contract for water and sewer services at the Fort Apache Agency with a performance period through February 28, 2026. These contracts have been awarded without specific small business set-aside designations and have primarily supported Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education offices located on tribal lands, with contract values ranging from $2,866 to $136,665.

In terms of federal grant awards, White MT Apache Tribe-Public Works has received a notable grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Coal Communities Investment Fund. This grant, awarded on September 15, 2024, with a completion date of December 31, 2025, focuses on conducting a feasibility study to reopen the White Mountain Apache Tribe's gravel and concrete batch plant. The grant's primary objectives include creating jobs, diversifying the tribe's economy, and enhancing economic resilience. This project grant represents a strategic approach to economic development, leveraging federal funding to explore potential economic opportunities for the White Mountain Apache Tribe.