Bureau of Indian Affairs Facilities_Operations and Maintenance
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and excellence in management.
Program Accomplishments
Approximately 1,263 Bureau owned or operated buildings, excluding quarters, containing approximately 3,500,000 square feet receive funds. These funds help ensure that the facilities used are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used for essential services for non-education physical plant and utility systems throughout the Bureau.
The Operation and Maintenance may be used for personnel services, supplies, materials, equipment and support for planning, reporting and managing the operations and resources of the organization as well as heating, cooling, electricity, water, sewage, refuse disposal, basic telecommunications equipment, unscheduled and preventive maintenance, GSA vehicle rental, lease agreements, and custodial and protection services.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments who have Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities on their reservation.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and occupants and visitors of Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities.
Credentials/Documentation
Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
An informal conference with the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedures
The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that would otherwise be spent for the program through direct services provided by the Bureau. Operation and Maintenance is based upon age and condition, size, utilities costs, and other pertinent factors of the facility.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Appeals
An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee and continued use of the facilities. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted based on appropriations and need.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required.
Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the contractor/grantee.
Audits
For awards made under this program grantees/contractors are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).
Records
Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for 3 years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-501.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $1,384,040; FY 08 est $1,440,670; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
25 CFR Part 900; OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments."
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Director, Office of Facilities Management and Construction, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 201 Third Street, NW, Suite 500, P.O. Box 1248, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Telephone: (505) 346-6522. Use the same number for FTS.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 who have Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities on their reservation.
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