OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #10585
Posting Date: 04/20/26
Closing Date: 05/08/26
Location / Service Area: Spotsylvania, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
Driveway / Front Exterior Area
- Pathway Lighting – Wheelchair Ramp
- Install pathway lighting along the wheelchair ramp leading down the driveway to the mailbox (product link)
- Motion-Activated Flood Lights
- Install two motion-activated flood lights at the front of the home.
- One wired Ring floodlight mounted to the siding on the left side of the home (product link)
- One solar-powered floodlight mounted to the tree closest to the driveway (product link)
Basement Stairs
- Stair Handrails
- Install wall-mounted handrails on both sides of the basement stairway, extending approximately 12 inches beyond the top and bottom steps if space allows
- Motion Sensor Stair Lighting
- Install battery-powered motion sensor lights (16 pack) along the stairway walls approximately 6–8 inches above the stair treads to ensure full illumination of all stair surfaces (product link)
- Provide and install AAA batteries
*Relocate any clutter on stairs
Backyard Deck and Stairs
- Deck Stair Handrails
- Remove the existing damaged handrail on the right side of the stairs and replace with a new wooden handrail
- Install an additional handrail on the left side of the stairs so both sides provide support
*Extend handrails approximately 12 inches beyond the bottom step if space allows
- Deck Floodlight
- Install one wired Ring floodlight on the backyard deck facing the stairway (product link)
- Anti-Slip Stair Treads
- Install anti-slip stair treads (10 pack) on each step of the backyard deck stairs (product link)
Front Door
- Replace Front Storm Door
- Remove and dispose of the existing storm door and install a similar, comparable door
- Select door with a lever-style handle
Foyer
- Ceiling Fan Installation
- Remove and dispose of existing ceiling fan and install a new lighted ceiling fan with downrod (product link)
- The fan must operate from the existing wall switch and by remote control
Hallway Bathroom
- Lighted Medicine Cabinet
- Remove the existing vanity mirror/medicine cabinet and install a lighted mirrored medicine cabinet (product link) at height specified by homeowner
- Vanity Light Fixture
- Install a light fixture above the bathroom vanity (product link)
Basement
- Basement Workbench Light
- Evaluate the existing light fixture above the basement workbench and repair or replace it as needed to restore proper operation
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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