Formation of Tribally Owned 8(a) Joint Venture Mill Creek Firelake JV
[HOLTON, KAN.] – Mill Creek LLC and Firelake Construction, Inc. have entered into a joint venture (JV) through the SBA 8(a) Mentor-Protégé program. The new joint venture called Mill Creek Firelake JV is pursuing government contracting work in the initial outfitting and construction sectors across the nation. Mill Creek, the JV protégé, is a tribally […]
Inventory at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam
Mill Creek recently had our inventory and charrette at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam for the initial outfitting and transition of the new Working Dog Treatment Facility. Inventory is the first step in our initial outfitting and transition planning process. We use our detailed inventory analysis is as the basis to determine recommendations for equipment […]
Prairie Band Health Services & Mill Creek on VHA Integrated Critical Staffing Programs IDIQ with Wellpath and Prime Physicians Team
[HOLTON, KAN., Feb. 2, 2024] – Prairie Band Health Services (PBHS) and Mill Creek are proud to announce that they are part of the Wellpath and Prime Physicians team that has won a spot on the Veterans Health Agency (VHA), Integrated Critical Staffing Programs (ICSP) IDIQ. VHA ICSP is a prestigious $23 billion IDIQ contract […]
Prairie Band, LLC Expands Portfolio with Acquisitions of Burgos Group and Get Volts®
[Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, July 7, 2023] – Prairie Band, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of Burgos Group and Get Volts®, further bolstering Prairie Band, LLC’s strength in the federal government contracting sector. Burgos Group offers general and electrical construction, facilities operations, logistics and professional technical services, while Get Volts® is a national […]
New Mill Creek Vice President Rockell Otero
Mill Creek is thrilled to welcome our new Vice President, Rockell Otero! While Rockell is new to this role, she is not new to Mill Creek, having worked the past 9 years for our parent company, Prairie Band, LLC. Rockell is serving alongside Senior Vice President Jennifer Hansford, who has been with Mill Creek for […]
Mill Creek Obtains MBE Certification
HOLTON, Kan. – Mill Creek, LLC has obtained certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) granted by the Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council. The MBE certification is a program, benefiting for-profit businesses that are at least 51% owned by a racial or ethnic minority. Mill Creek is eligible for this certification as a subsidiary […]
Topeka’s Top 20 Under 40: Financial Controller Rockell Otero
Prairie Band, LLC Financial Controller Rockell Otero was recently recognized by the Jayhawk Area Council Boy Scouts of America as one of “Topeka’s Top 20 Under 40.” This award recognizes young leaders who are improving the future of Topeka. In addition to her role as Financial Controller for Prairie Band, LLC, Rockell Otero serves on […]
Initial Outfitting of Fort Carson Intrepid Center
Mill Creek provided initial outfitting and transition planning for the new Intrepid Center at Ft. Carson to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress, serving regional, active-duty service members. Mill Creek was responsible for procuring and installing equipment, then de-installing, moving, and reinstalling re-use equipment. In addition, Mill Creek handled the transition planning […]
Prairie Band-Tepa Wins Contract at Whiteman AFB
Prairie Band-Tepa, a tribally-owned joint venture, was awarded a $42,000 contract to replace damaged windows at a guard-shack overlooking the LeMay gate at Whiteman Air Force Base. This project includes replacing three windows on the west side, two on the east side and one on the south side of the building. Prairie Band-Tepa will replace […]
Veterans Day Reflection
Many of us think of Veterans Day as just another holiday but we cannot forget about the folks that have sacrificed so much for us. The privileges and freedoms we enjoy come at a cost. November 11 helps us to focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: “A celebration to honor America’s veterans […]
Project Spotlight: Pueblo Pintado Health Center
Mill Creek is providing initial outfitting and transition planning services for the new construction of the 121,456 square foot Pueblo Pintado Health Center. The new health center is a modern, technologically advanced facility with enough space and staff to provide an expanded level of health care services specifically designed to meet the healthcare needs of […]
Prairie Band Health Services Wins Phoenix Indian Medical Center Contract
Prairie Band Health Services, Inc. (PBHS), a subsidiary of Prairie Band, LLC (PB), won a substantial contract to provide Emergency Room Physician services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) in Phoenix, AZ. The contract is a multi-year personnel services contract with a potential value of $14.3M. PBHS is led by John Holtz, MBA & […]
Ribbon Cutting at FE Warren AFB
On July 21, 2022, Mill Creek joined the 90th Medical Group to celebrate the ribbon cutting, commemorating the completion of the clinic modernization at FE Warren Air Force Base! Renovations accommodate the latest technologies, evolving medical practices, staffing changes and mission growth. This marks the completion of a 22-department renovation project, spanning 59,865 square feet. […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base
On January 24, 2022, we joined the 21st Medical Group to celebrate the completion of the clinic modernization at Peterson Space Force Base with a ribbon cutting ceremony! This marks the completion of a 2-year construction project, spanning 40,796 square feet. Renovations touched 11 departments, including Pharmacy, Medical Management, Medical Information Systems, Women’s Health, Education […]
Mill Creek Provides IO for Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s new replacement facility in Omaha opened in June this year, with more than double the size of MMI’s former home, providing essential space for department growth. The new facility includes: Dental, optical and healthy nutrition and wellness clinics, including an optical shop, a panoramic X-ray machine and three negative-pressure dental rooms Integrated […]
David Grant Medical Center Renovations Complete
In April, the six-department renovation at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, CA was completed. Working with StructSure Projects as a subcontractor, Mill Creek provided all initial outfitting and transition planning services, including equipment planning, space planning, project management, interior design, quality control, and public relations. Construction began in November 2019 and […]
Employee Spotlight: Equipment Planner Tegan Denison
Tegan approaches every project with a meticulous attention to detail and a positive attitude. She is an excellent communicator and a problem solver, skilled at anticipating and mitigating issues before they occur. She’s been with Mill Creek for 8 years, and we are so grateful to have her on our team. Read more about Tegan […]
Prairie Band Health Services Wins Again
Portland Indian Health Service Recognizes Value in Utilizing 8(a) Tribal Firm Prairie Band Health Services, Inc. (PBHS) has been awarded a multi-option year competitive contract to perform medical professional staffing services for the Portland Area Indian Health Services (IHS) in the Pacific Northwest. The performance is anticipated to take place over a five-year period. PBHS […]
Reasons to Hire a Tribally-Owned 8(a) Business
As a tribally-owned, 8(a) certified business, Mill Creek offers unique benefits to government clients and contractors, granted by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Listed below is a quick explanation of the 8(a) program and the unique benefits of being both 8(a) and tribally-owned. WHAT IS 8(A) CERTIFICATION? The Small […]
MacDill AFB Sabal Park Clinic Now Open
We are pleased to share that MacDill AFB’s new Sabal Park Clinic has opened! Mill Creek provided initial outfitting, transition planning, medical equipment planning, interior design, signage, low voltage, space planning, and public relations for the new satellite clinic located in the outskirts of Tampa. With the move complete, the clinic opened for business on […]
Prairie Band Construction Awarded SBA 8(a) Certification
November 13, 2018 – Prairie Band Construction, Inc. (PBC), Mill Creek’s sister company, has been certified as a participant in the SBA’s 8(a) Program. Owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s economic development company, Prairie Band, LLC, PBC is a performance-driven contractor that manages and delivers projects on time and within budget. PBC serves the […]
Jacob Wamego Named as a Native American 40 under 40 Award Recipient
Jacob Wamego, the CEO of Prairie Band, LLC, Mill Creek’s parent company, has been recognized as a 2018 winner of the Native American 40 under 40 award. This award is bestowed by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (the National Center), and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication in business […]
Mill Creek Awarded SBA 8(a) Certification
September 12, 2018 – Mill Creek has been certified as a participant in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) program. Owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s economic development company, Prairie Band, LLC, Mill Creek is a leading provider of medical facility initial outfitting and transition services (IOT) with offices in Denver, Holton, and Kansas City […]
Mill Creek Leads Transition for WRAIR Renovation and Addition
Mill Creek is working with Turner Construction to provide transition and inventory services for the renovation and addition to the Raymond Randall Building, a vivarium and research lab at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, the WRAIR is the premiere biomedical research lab of the Department of Defense (DOD). […]
Proposal Writing Tips from the National 8(a) Small Business Conference
Mill Creek, LLC attended the Small Business Administration 8(a) Small Business Conference from January 30 to February 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the premier supplier diversity networking event for small businesses. We had a great time networking with other small businesses and learning from industry experts. Since we know […]