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Quil Crossing Apartments is proud to operate in full partnership with the Tulalip Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) to promote economic opportunity and support Native-owned enterprises. Through TERO, qualified Native businesses are given preference in contracting and procurement for all on- and off-Reservation projects.
Tradition in Craft. Opportunity in Partnership
Registered firms on the Native-Owned Business Registry are invited to bid on upcoming work related to Quil Crossing’s construction, operations, and maintenance. Bids are evaluated on price, quality, and capability, with opportunities for negotiation when a certified Native business is within 10% of the lowest bid.
FAIR ACCESS
Quil Crossing is committed to maintaining an inclusive and equitable hiring and contracting process. No unnecessary requirements or criteria are used that could create barriers for qualified Native applicants or Native-owned businesses.
NATIVE PREFERENCE
Quil Crossing upholds the Tulalip Tribes’ Native Preference policy, ensuring that employment and contracting opportunities first benefit Tribal members and Native-owned businesses.
COMPLIANCE
Quil Crossing Apartments operates in full compliance with the Tulalip Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) to ensure equitable employment, contracting, and business practices across all phases of our project.
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Compliance Plan
Maintain an approved written TERO Compliance Plan prior to starting any work.
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TERO Liaison
Coordinate all hiring, training, and contracting efforts through a designated TERO Liaison.
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TERO Fee
Pay the applicable TERO fee (1.75% of project value over $10,000) as outlined by the TERO Office.
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Good Faith Efforts
Engage in good-faith efforts to hire qualified TERO/Native-preference employees for all available positions.
TERO Compliance
Our commitment to TERO compliance reflects the Tulalip Tribes’ vision of promoting economic growth, protecting employment rights, and advancing opportunities for Tribal members and Native-owned enterprises.
All contractors, subcontractors, and employers working with Quil Crossing are required to: