Highgrove Norton Younglove Community Center Tenant Improvements

The Highgrove Norton Younglove Community Center, located at 459 Center Street in Riverside, California, is undergoing a comprehensive modernization project to address aging infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards. Originally opened in 1996 to serve a historically underserved community, the center provides critical services such as senior meal programs, food distribution, fitness activities, and seasonal events for all ages, but has not received significant upgrades in nearly three decades. The project, funded with a total of $580,816 from two county-approved sources—$230,816 from the Non-EO Operations Fund and $350,000 from Highgrove Cannabis Development Agreement Funds—focuses on interior and exterior tenant improvements without expanding the facility’s footprint. Key scope elements include replacing flooring with ceramic tile in restrooms, quarry tile in the kitchen, and LVT throughout the remainder of the building; upgrading existing HVAC systems and replacing two wall-mounted air conditioning units; retrofitting parking lot lighting with LED fixtures; installing exterior floodlights on the back patio for improved safety and visibility; and adding a new digital messaging sign along the street to enhance public communication. All work is designed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and aligns with California Environmental Quality Act exemptions under Sections 15301, 15311, and 15061(b)(3), confirming no significant environmental impact is anticipated. The project is managed by Riverside County Facilities Management, with Mike Sullivan, Senior Environmental Planner and Facilities Operations Manager, serving as the primary point of contact. No formal solicitation, contract type, line-item pricing, or acquisition clauses were included, and the work is being executed under an internal county funding mechanism rather than a competitive federal procurement process. Performance will occur at the existing facility address, with no specified delivery schedule or invoicing procedures outlined in the available documentation.