OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #10427
Posting Date: 03/18/26
Closing Date: 04/02/26
Location / Service Area: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
Outdoor Space – Rear French Door Exit
Location: Double French doors opening to exterior brick stair (three steps)
- Install Handrails – Both Sides of Brick Steps
Provide and install graspable handrails on both sides of existing three-step exterior brick stair.
Handrails shall:
- Be continuous along full stair run
- Be mounted approximately 34″–38″ above stair nosing
- Be graspable profile (round or equivalent)
- Extend beyond top and bottom riser where feasible
- Be weather-resistant and securely anchored
Installation shall not compromise structural integrity of brick steps.
- InstallAnti-SlipTreads– Exterior Brick Steps
Provide and install slip-resistant tread treatment on all brick stair treads (product link)
Treads shall: Cover primary foot placement area and be flush-mounted to prevent edge lifting
- EliminateElectrical Cord Trip Hazard – French Door Threshold
Permanently eliminate electrical cord trip hazard at interior French door threshold using secure cord management solution.
Final installation shall:
- Prevent cord movement or displacement
- Remove loose cord exposure from walking path
- Not interfere with door operation
- Not create fire or pinch hazards
Laundry Room – Interior Access & Safety Modifications
Location: Interior laundry room with three-step descent and exterior exit door
- 4. Install Vertical Grab Bars – Laundry Room Entry
Provide and install two (2) 36-inch vertical grab bars, one on each side of interior doorway at top of three-step descent (product link)
- 5. InstallAnit-SlipTread Treatment – Interior Laundry Steps
Provide and install slip-resistant tread treatment on all three interior stairs (product link)
- 6. Install Motion Sensor Lighting
Provide and install two battery-powered motion sensor lights within laundry room near both doors (product link).
- Lights shall be installed to improve visibility when entering and exiting the room and when using the laundry room stairs.
- Each light fixture includes a remote control. Contractor shall provide the remote to the participant and review basic operation of the light and remote with the participant prior to project completion.
- 3*D Batteries shall be provided and installed.
Exterior Door Threshold & Weather Improvements
- 7.Evaluate exterior door thresholds andmodify as needed to reduce trip hazard and improve safe transition.
Work may include:
- Repairing or replacing damaged thresholds
- Reducing excessive height differential
- Installing beveled or low-profile threshold where necessary
Modifications shall maintain weather sealing and proper door operation.
- Weather Stripping – Exterior Doors
Inspect exterior doors and replace damaged or ineffective weather stripping as needed.
Work shall ensure continuous seal without interfering with door function.
Bedroom – Assistive Technology & Lighting
- 9. Provide & Install Amazon Echo Dot Devices (2 Units):
Provide and install two (2) Amazon Echo Dot devices in (Product link):
- Main bedroom
- Living room
Scope includes:
- Supplying devices
- Plug-in installation
- Wi-Fi setup
- Confirming operational functionality
- 10. Install Battery-Powered Remote Wall Sconces
Provide and install two (2) battery-powered, remote-operated wall sconces on either side of bed (product link)
Contractor shall demonstrate remote functionality prior to completion.
Bathroom
- 11. Install Anti-Slip Treatment – Shower&Throughout bathroom
Provide and install slip-resistant strips in shower pan, near toilet, sink, outside shower
Contractor shall report any underlying conditions discovered during repair prior to proceeding beyond the scope described above.
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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