Effective Until Further Notice
The MHA TERO Office will be closed to ALL office visits.

PLEASE NOTE:
THE MHA TERO LICENSING DEPARTMENT WILL STILL BE ACCEPTING AND PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
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Please submit MHA TERO Business License applications by email, fax or postal mail.
Documents needed for New or Renewed TERO Business Licenses:

  1. Application – Must be completed entirely and legible. An application with any blank pages or missing signatures will not be processed.
  2. Certificate of Liability Insurance – “MHA TERO” must be designated as a certificate holder.
  3. Certificate of Authority (if applicable) with copy of the Identification for the person designated.

Payments by credit card can be taken over the phone or company checks only can be mailed. Your application will not be process until the check is received.

Please email your application to Desiree Conklin at desireeconklin@mhanation.com or fax to (701) 627–4496.

Contacts:Johanna White Bear, Chief Licensing Officer(701) 627-6268
 Desiree Conklin, Application Specialist(701) 627-6267

INDIAN CONTRACTOR LICENSING

All Indian Contractor applications will be accepted and processed by the MHA TERO Indian Contracting Department.

Contacts:Kelcey Packineau(701) 421 1803007tero@mhanation.com
 Aldine Rush(701) 421 5194arush@mhanation.com

Public Notices

  • Updated – MHA TERO Self-Performing Preference List (4 Sept 2020)

    MHA TERO issues this List pursuant to the MHA TERO Ordinance, Regulations and Guidance. The list is comprised of Qualified Indian Contractors which have responded with a TERO questionnaire demonstrating their qualifications to perform specific work in the oilfield industry.

    For more information, please download the attached document.

    Updated – MHA TERO Self-Performing Preference List (4 Sept 2020) (PDF)

  • Reaffirming the MHA TERO Self-Performing Preference List

    MHA TERO was created to address economic insecurity and unemployment within the Nation and to give Qualified Indian Contractors an opportunity to compete in the marketplace.

    For more information, please download the attached document.

    Reaffirming the MHA TERO Self-Performing Preference List (PDF)

  • MHA TERO Guidance – Self-Performing Preference List

    In response to the challenging economic downturn on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation brought on by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, MHA TERO Director Charles Foote has issued this guidance. This guidance is issued as part of MHA TERO’s continuing support for Preference Level 1 Companies.

    For more information, please download the attached document.

    MHA TERO Guidance – Self-Performing Preference List (PDF)

  • Notice: Temporary Modification to Bid Process

    On Monday, 1 June 2020, a Special TERO Commission meeting was held. Authorization to modify the TERO Regulations regarding bid openings during the COVID-19 Pandemic was voted on and approved.

    Notice: Temporary Modification to Bid Process (PDF)

  • Notice: 2020 Pandemic – Emergency Preference List

    In response to the challenging economic downturn on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation brought on by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, MHA TERO Director Charles Foote has issued this guidance. This guidance is issued as part of MHA TERO’s continuing support for Preference Level 1 Companies.

    Notice: 2020 Pandemic – Emergency Preference List (PDF)

  • Notice: Updated Guidance on MHA TERO Business License Processing

    As We Continue to Keep Our Staff and Clients Safe During this COVID-19 Pandemic

    We are recommending that those seeking a TERO Business License begin submitting application through email/fax.

    Notice: Updated Guidance on MHA TERO Business License Processing (PDF)

  • Notice: Guidance on MHA TERO Business License Processing

    Effective immediately, we are recommending that those seeking a TERO Business License begin submitting applications through email or fax.

    Notice: Guidance on MHA TERO Business License Processing (PDF)

  • Notice: Identifying Trucking Subcontractors

    Effective immediately, all Certified Indian Contractors must submit a list of the subcontractors that are used in the trucking services you provide and provide a Preference Partnership Agreement (PPA) for each subcontractor you are currently utilizing in those trucking services.

    Notice: Identifying Trucking Subcontractors (PDF)

  • Notice: Implementation of the TERO Indian Preference Process

    MHA TERO is dedicated to diligently work through the methods by which the order of Indian Preference is determined under the TERO Recodification effort is being implemented.

    Notice: Implementation of the TERO Indian Preference Process (PDF)

  • TERO Commission Board Meeting

    The next TERO Commission Board Meeting is on January 14th, 2020 at 5 PM in the TERO Building. Click the button below for that meeting’s agenda.

    TERO Commission Board Meeting Agenda (DOCX)

  • TERO Commission Board Meeting

    The next TERO Commission Board Meeting is on December 10th, 2019 at 5 PM in the TERO Building. Click the button below for that meeting’s agenda.

    TERO Commission Board Meeting Agenda (DOCX)

  • Attention to All Awarding Entities

    As you recall, MHA TERO has announced that the method by which the order of Indian Preference is determined under the TERO Recodification effort has been implemented.

    Click the button below for more information.

    Memo to All Awarding Entities (PDF)

  • No Licensing

    MHA TERO will have NO LICENSING during the week of Monday, 5 Aug – Friday, 9 Aug. The processing of TERO Business Licenses will resume on 12 Aug 2019.  Thank you.

  • Notice regarding Preference Partnership Agreements (PPA’s)

    Effective immediately, All Preference Partnership Agreements (PPA’s) must be in compliance with the MHA TERO Regulations and accepted into your TERO Business License file to be recognized and valid.

    Click the button below for more information.

    PPA Letter to CICs (PDF)

  • Implementation of the MHA TERO Administrative Services Mandate

    Effective immediately, this shall serve as Notice of Implementation of the MHA TERO Administrative Services Mandate. This mandate was developed to reaffirm Indian preference in the specific area of Administrative Services. For more information, click on any of the buttons below.

    The MHA TERO Administrative Services Mandate (PDF)

    MHA TERO Administrative Services Mandate Policy (PDF)

    MHA TERO Right-of-Way (ROW) Preference Disclosure Document (PDF)

  • Notice from the MHA TERO Department

    In the MHA TERO’s effort to educate and safeguard our Tribal members and residents of the MHA Nation, please review the attached information regarding issues with possible dishonest contractors and scams that affect the general public.

    Download Hiring a Contractor Document (PDF)

    Please pass this important information on to elders and other family members.

    Thank You.

  • For Immediate Release

    To whom it may concern,

    MHA TERO has been given information of the possibility of individuals deceptively identifying themselves as TERO Personnel.

    We are in the process of getting MHA Nation Identification Cards for our personnel.  TERO Personnel will display the Tribal Employee ID Card and in the case of Compliance Officers, they will display it with the TERO Compliance Officer badge.

    MHA TERO STAFF

    TERO Management includes:

    Charles  FooteExecutive Director
    Dewey HosieDeputy Director
    Duane Young BirdOperations Manager
    Kelcey PackineauIndian Contracting Liaison

    TERO Compliance Officers that will be out in the oilfield will be:

    • Tony Two Bears
    • Jacob Dyermills
    • Cornell Poitra
    • Trevor Benson
    • Bryce Claremont
    • Jon Brady
    • Mike Howe
    • Vernon Young Bear

    If there is any question, please ask them to present identification.  If there is still doubt, do not hesitate to call me at 701 421 0633.

    Thank you.

    Duane M. Young Bird
    MHA TERO Operations Manager

  • Amended MHA TERO Trucking Mandate and Negotiation Document are now available

    The Amended MHA TERO Trucking Mandate and Negotiation Document are now available within the Indian Contractor page of the TERO website.  Please open the “Indian Contractors” tab.

  • TBC Working Session with TERO

    The Tribal Business Council will conduct a work session with TERO as soon as possible. Download the announcement for more information.

    Download (PDF)

  • Notice for Indian Contractors

    MHA TERO is announcing that the method by which the order of Indian Preference is determined under the TERO Recodification effort has been implemented. Download the notice for more information.

    Download Notice for Indian Contractors (PDF)

  • Credit Card Transactions

    Effective immediately, a 3% of the total will be added to ALL payment amounts to cover expense of the credit card transaction fee.

    For more information, download the Credit Card Transaction announcement.

    Download Announcement (PDF)

  • Effective Immediately

    Any entity applying for an MHA TERO license is now required to choose the service they are applying for from the MHA TERO master service list.

    Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

    Duane Young Bird,
    TERO Director, Acting

    Download TIMS master Service List (PDF)

  • Acceptable Forms of Payments

    TERO is currently having problems with accepting credit card payments.

    Until further notice acceptable forms of payments are:

    • Cashier checks
    • Money Orders
    • Company checks

    We do NOT accept cash or personal checks.

  • Expanded MHA TERO Trucking Mandate

    The Expanded MHA TERO Trucking Mandate has been released. Please click the download button for more information.

    Download (PDF)

  • TERO Regulations of the Three Affiliated Tribes is Now Available

    The TERO Regulations of the Three Affiliated Tribes is now available. Click the Download button below to view the regulations document.

    Download (PDF)

  • Please Be Advised

    Be advised that all OWNERS need to come in physically for new or renewal applications. Any designated official from a company or corporation will be required to provide an affidavit or company meeting authorizing that individual to sign for the company or corporation. Must have a current vailid ID.

    Business Hours

    Monday – Friday
    8:00am – 4:30pm
    Licensing Monday – Thursday
    8:00am – 3:30pm
    Closed from 12:00pm – 1:00pm

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