OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #10196
Posting Date: 03/03/26
Closing Date: 03/17/26
Location / Service Area: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
Ensuite Bathroom
- Repair/Replace Bathroom Threshold
Remove existing threshold as necessary and install new low-profile or flush transition threshold toeliminate trip hazard and ensure smooth, level passage. - Replace Shower Head
Remove and dispose of existing shower head.
Install dual shower head system including fixed head and detachable handheld shower head mounted on adjustable sliding bar (product link). - Install Grab Bars – Shower Stall
Install one (1) 36-inch vertical grab bar at rear wall near shower entrance (toilet side) (product link).
Install one (1) 36-inch horizontal grab bar on inner shower wall (product link).
Grab bars must be securely anchored into structural framing or appropriate reinforcement and support full body weight. - Install Anti-Slip Safety Treads – Ensuite Bathroom
Install adhesive anti-slip safety treads (clear, shower-grade) to shower floor and bathroom flooring in high-risk areas near shower, toilet, sink, and door threshold(product link).
Outdoor Space – Back Deck
- Install Exterior Anti-Slip Safety Treads
Install exterior-grade anti-slip safety treads on back deck walking surface in primary traffic areas and on each tread of deck stairs leading to backyard(product link).
Interior Thresholds
- Replace Interior Door Thresholds
Remove existing raised or bulky interior door thresholds.
Install low-profile or flush transition thresholds to create smooth, level passage between flooring surfaces.
Replace thresholds at the following locations:
- Ensuite bathroom
- All bedrooms
- Interior entryways
*Final installation must eliminate trip hazards and allow for safe, unobstructed foot clearance.
Hallway Bathroom
- Replace Shower Head
Remove and dispose of existing shower head.
Install dual shower head system including fixed head and detachable handheld shower head mounted on adjustable sliding bar (product link). - Install Vertical Grab Bar – Shower
Install one (1) 36-inch vertical grab bar at rear wall near shower entrance (toilet side).(product link) - Install Horizontal Grab Bar – Shower
Install one (1) 36-inch horizontal grab bar on inner shower wall(product link) - Install Grab Bar(s) Behind Toilet
Install wall-mounted grab bar(s) behind toilet, securely anchored into structural framing and capable of supporting full body weight(product link) - Install Anti-Slip Safety Treads – Shower Floor
Install adhesive anti-slip safety treads (clear, shower-grade) to shower floor(product link) - Install Anti-Slip Safety Treads – Bathroom Floor
Install adhesive anti-slip safety treads to bathroom flooring in high-risk areas near shower exit, toilet, sink, and door threshold(product link)
Entryway
- 1 Replace Front Door Lock and Handle Set
Remove and dispose of existing front door lock and handle set.
Install smart door lock system with integrated handle set (product link).
Installation must be fully operational, properly aligned, and securely mounted per manufacturer specifications.
Outdoor Space – Front Walkway
- Install Solar Pathway Lighting
Install solar-powered pathway lights along walkway leading from driveway to front door and extending toward mailbox(product link)
*Lighting must be positioned to clearly illuminate walking surface and entry path for nighttime visibility.
Kitchen
- Install Under-Cabinet Lighting
Install battery-powered, motion-sensor, dimmable lighting under upper and lower kitchen cabinets (product link).
Lighting must be securely mounted, properly aligned to illuminate countertop work surfaces, and fully operational at completion.
- Provide Step Stool with Handrails
Assemble step stool with handrails (product link) and place in kitchen near cabinetry as directed by participant.
Stool must be fully assembled per manufacturer specifications
Contractors interested in submitting a bid may contact the disAbility Resource Center to obtain the project address and schedule a time to visit the site. Site visits are by appointment only and must be coordinated in advance. Inquiries may be emailed to sdavis@cildrc.org.
General Requirements
- Verify field conditions and exact quantities; request written approval for any substitutions.
• Where specific product links are provided in the Scope of Work, contractors must use the exact products referenced in those links unless a written substitution is approved bydRC prior to purchase.
• All grab bars/rails must support 350 lb+ when properly anchored; coordinate heights per OT input where available.
• Protect adjacent finishes; clean up daily; provide 1-year workmanship warranty.
• Work must comply with local building codes and aging-in-place best practices. For pre-1978 homes, EPA Lead-Safe Renovator certification and practices are required.
• Contractors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) for HUD compliance purposes.
• Section 3 Compliance: This project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to make every effort to employ low-income persons and qualified Section 3 residents and to contract with Section 3 business concerns when feasible. Documentation of outreach and hiring efforts may be requested.
How to Apply / Submit a Bid
Due by the Closing Date:
• Completed bid/cost estimate with materials and labor itemized separately
• Proof of current Virginia contractor license
• Certificate of Insurance
• Lead-Safe and other certifications (if applicable)
• Completed W-9
Submit Bids or Questions to:
Samantha Davis, CAPS
Program Manager – Older Adult Home Modification Program
disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-2559 • 
sdavis@cildrc.org
Award Information
All bids will be reviewed for completeness, qualifications, and compliance with HUD requirements. The contract will be awarded to the bidder whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the project, considering price, experience, capacity, and overall responsiveness. Contractors may be contacted for clarification before an award decision is made. Award notifications will be posted and emailed within ten (10) business days of the closing date.
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