105(I) Lease - 638 Contracting

What is a 105(I) Lease?

Our tribes and tribal organizations have had difficulties obtaining suitable facilities and equipment to operate programs contracted under the Indian Self-Determination Act (PL 93-638).

In 1988, significant improvements were made to federal statutes and regulations under the Indian Self-Determination Act to assist tribes in operating their contracted programs. One of these improvements included provisions allowing tribes and tribal organizations to lease tribal facilities to the Secretary for the operation of programs contracted under PL 93-638.

105(l) leases are facility cost agreements that compensate the Tribes for facility operational expenses associated with using the facility to administer (ISDEAA) contracted/compacted services. We provide guidance to tribes and tribal organizations on utilizing Section 105(l) of the Act to lease tribal facilities from the Secretary.

About Us

We specialize in providing assistance with 105 (I) Lease proposals, along with offering various project support services. Our team holds over twenty years of experience in navigating the federal government, leading community projects, facilitation, event planning, workforce and business development initiatives. Zuya Sica Consulting is Indian Owned and is dedicated to Building Capacity in Indian Country. We strive to support teams who are looking to make change in their community.

Our 105(I) Services

  • Training & Facilitation

    Training and facilitation of 105(1) opportunities and requirements.

  • Identifying Eligible Facilites

    Identifying eligible facilities and Strategy for implementation of 105(1) lease proposals.

  • 105 (I) Development

    Development 105(1) proposals and support through award.

  • Building Management

    Support of cost tracking and building management.

  • Project Planning

    Consulting on any future improvements to existing buildings or new construction opportunities.

TESTIMONIALS

In the July of 2022 I was made aware of the 105 (l) Lease funds. After trying to find out information on

my own with no luck, I started reaching out to individuals to ask if they had any additional knowledge on

the subject or if they knew anyone that did. I spoke with an individual from IHS in the Aberdeen Area

and he mentioned Ben Ganje. I reached out to Ben about 105 (l) and within a short time we were off

and running. To my advantage Ben is from Eagle Butte and so is his wife, Dew, so we developed our

working relationship with ease, they were very eager to help give back to their home community and

assist the Tribal Health Department in applying for these funds. And even more to my advantage, they

were familiar with the structure of how our Tribal government and program’s function so they knew

exactly who to contact for any information we needed.

Once we entered into the contract with Zuya Sica Consulting, they went above and beyond to provide us

with information and help in any way they possibly could. I felt extremely comfortable with them taking

lead on certain things pertaining to the process as I knew we were in good hands. Honestly, I just kind

of say back as Ben lead the way to make sure everything was taken care. He was available for any

questions I had about the process and made sure he kept me in the loop as things were happening. It

felt we had just started the process and all the sudden all paperwork was submitted and follow-up was

completed and we had received our letter stating what we were being awarded. Because of their

expertise and efficiency in getting our funds, it opened the door for them to start the process to assist

the other Tribal departments within our Tribal organization. They wasted no time and hit the ground

running in getting everything organized to start the process for those departments and programs, by

setting up meetings and making contact with the necessary people.

I cannot say enough good things about the amazing work they do but I can say with complete

confidence that Zuya Sica Consulting is the go-to for this type of work. Ben and Dew know the needs of

our types of programs because they are home grown and they want to help the Tribe provide the best

services for the community and for the people. They are definitely the best choice if you’re looking for

assistance with the 105 (l) Lease.

Ramona Simon, CEO Tribal Health Department

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

Qualifications

Zuya Sica Consulting, LLC. is continually proven to be an industry leader for high quality/guaranteed products/services in the following ways:

  • Ben Ganje, P.E. – Former Director of Facilities for Great Plains Area, Indian Health Service

  • Dew Bad Warrior-Ganje – Former Property Specialist for Great Plains Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Together we have an excellent background knowledge and network of Tribal facilities and staff.