The Branch of Facility Management (BFM) provides technical services, related to facility management for all of Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) locations, including Bureau Operated Schools (BOS), and Tribally Controlled Schools (TCS). The BFM team provides support and guidance to ensure a safe and reliable infrastructure, including school buildings, athletic playgrounds, utility systems, administration offices. The BFM provides technical assistance and guidance on the following:
- Facility System Management: Staff assist with Minor Improvement & Repair, Facility Improvement & Repair, Deferred Maintenance, Quarters Improvement & Repair, Abatement Plans with Schools to address deficiencies, Maximo to process work orders in timely manner
- Technical Support: Provide technical guidance and support related to facilities, including developing scope of work and estimates. Providing support to school facility staff to address maintenance and operation of school facilities, including emergency repairs for facilities
- Training: Provide training on facilities issues, including maintenance and operations, safety awareness, etc.
- Coordination with other stakeholder: Provide coordination and facilitation with other stakeholders like the Division of Facilities Management and Construction (DFMC), BIA and schools on facilities issue such as space expansion request, design, and construction.
Point of Contact:
Mr. Charles Riley
Acting Supervisory Facility Manager
Branch of Facilities Management
Resources:
Bureau of Indian Education Space Expansion Review Process letter dated June 16, 2021
BIE Space Expansion Review Process FINAL dated June 16, 2021
