Riverside County Innovation Center 2nd Floor Emergency Flood Project

The Riverside County Innovation Center 2nd Floor Emergency Flood Project, identified by project number FM08720015049, involves critical interior remediation and repairs at 3450 14th Street in Riverside, California. The project was initiated following a significant flooding event on October 24-25, 2025, caused by a malfunctioning hydration station on the second floor. The water damage impacted multiple areas, including the first-floor Riverside Conference Room, a storage room, and a women's restroom, as well as second-floor locations such as the hallway, kitchenette, storage room, mechanical room, and a Real Estate division office. Following initial mitigation by BluSky Restoration to remove excess water and damaged materials, this project focuses on repairing drywall, insulation, and ceiling tiles to ensure the facility remains safe and fully operational. This emergency repair project is being managed by Riverside County Facilities Management and is classified as an emergency procurement that does not involve competitive socioeconomic set-asides. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project has been granted a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3), as the remediation consists of interior improvements that do not expand the existing use of the facility or result in significant direct or indirect environmental impacts. The work is localized to the existing structure and is intended to restore the building to its functional state without altering its environmental footprint.