Riverside County Sheriff (RSO) Southwest Station Emergency Sewer Flood Project

On October 28, 2025, a severe sewer backup occurred at the Riverside County Sheriff Southwest Station in Murrieta, California, causing sewage to flood portions of the administrative office space through a blocked floor drain in the lobby restroom. The situation was immediately recognized as an urgent health and safety threat, prompting Facilities Management – Maintenance Services Division to declare an emergency under Resolution No. 2003-23, which authorizes non-competitive procurement in cases of imminent risk to public welfare. Work began promptly to mitigate damage, remove contaminated materials, and fully restore the facility to safe operational status without altering its existing use or expanding its footprint. The project was exempted from full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act through Sections 15269, 15301, and 15061(b)(3), which collectively justify emergency response, maintenance of existing facilities, and the absence of significant environmental impact. The contract was awarded without solicitation or competitive bidding, relying solely on statutory emergency authority, and no standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses were applied. The place of performance is clearly defined as 30755-A Auld Road, Murrieta, and the Riverside County Facilities Management office at 3450 14th Street, Riverside, is the responsible agency overseeing execution. No contract value, pricing details, invoice mechanisms, payment offices, contracting officer details, or evaluation factors were disclosed, consistent with the emergency nature of the procurement. The project's success is measured by the complete remediation of flooding damage, restoration of a safe and functional environment, and uninterrupted continuation of public services, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site under CEQA compliance standards rather than conventional technical specifications. No formal attachments, representations from contractors, packaging requirements, or delivery terms were documented, as the response was driven by immediate necessity rather than structured contracting procedures.