Riverside County Innovation Center 2nd Floor Emergency Flood Project

The Riverside County Innovation Center at 3450 14th Street in Riverside, California, experienced significant flooding on October 24–25, 2025, originating from a hydration station near the restrooms on the second floor. The water caused extensive damage to ceilings, insulation, drywall, and stored materials across multiple areas including the first floor conference room, women’s restroom, kitchenette, storage rooms, an office in the Real Estate division, and a mechanical room. BluSky Restoration conducted immediate mitigation by removing standing water, wet materials, and damaged components, setting the stage for full remediation. The project, identified under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is exempt under Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3), confirming that the work is limited to repair and maintenance of an existing facility without expansion or significant environmental impact. The contract, issued under solicitation number FM08720015049, is an emergency sole-source award with no competitive bidding, reflecting the urgent need for restoration to maintain continuity of public services. Work is being performed on-site at the facility with no delivery or FOB terms applicable, and while no formal contract value, payment instructions, or accounting data are provided, the responsible party is Riverside County Facilities Management with Mike Sullivan serving as the primary point of contact. No federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, evaluation factors, special requirements, or offeror certifications are documented, as the procurement relies on emergency exemptions and local authority rather than standard federal procurement protocols. Inspection and acceptance occur at the project site, contingent on restoration to pre-event operational standards under standard repair practices and CEQA compliance.