OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #12078
Posting Date: 07/01/26
Closing Date: 07/23/26
Location / Service Area: King George County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
Outdoor Space
- Replace Existing House Address Numbers
Remove and dispose of existing house address numbers/signage mounted at screened front porch.
Provide and install illuminated solar-powered LED address numbers displaying “12008” (product link).
- Product comes with rechargeable battery
- Install in location receiving adequate sunlight exposure for solar-powered charging
- Securely mount to exterior porch structure or adjacent exterior surface appropriate for outdoor conditions
- Replace Existing Front Porch Flood Light
Remove and dispose of existing dual-head flood light fixture mounted above screened front porch entry (product link).
Provide and install replacement exterior-rated flood light fixture.
- Fixture shall illuminate front porch entry, porch steps, and immediate exterior approach area
- Final installation shall be secure, weather-resistant, and fully operational at project completion
- Install Solar LED Yard Address Signage
- Provide and install illuminated solar-powered LED address signage near front driveway entrance adjacent to roadway (product link)
- Install signage displaying house number “12008”
- Solar-powered for exterior use and installed in location receiving adequate sunlight exposure for charging
- Securely anchor signage for exterior weather conditions
- Replace Existing Wooden Storm Door
Remove and dispose of existing wooden storm/screen door at front porch entry.
Provide and install replacement storm door with mid-door push-button actuator.
- Estimated storm door dimensions: approximately 32 inches x 81 inches
- Final measurements shall be field verified prior to ordering and installation
- Install Graspable Handrails at Front Steps
Provide and install graspable black handrails along both sides of front wooden steps and one centered handrail along middle stair approach.
- Handrails shall be approximately 1.25-inch diameter graspable style
- Install handrails along full length of stair run
- Handrails shall extend approximately 12 inches beyond bottom stair riser where feasible
- Securely anchor handrails to support stability and safer stair navigation
- Repair and Secure Porch Floorboards and Steps
Repair and secure weakened or unstable porch decking boards and wooden stair components at front porch entry.
- Replace damaged or weakened wood components as needed to restore safe walking surface
- Secure loose decking boards and stair components
- Install Non-Skid Tread Strips
Provide and install rubber tread to front porch platform and wooden stair treads (product link).
Interior Front Entry
- Install Exterior Vertical Grab Bar at Front Entry
Provide and install one (1) 24-inch vertical grab bar on left side of main entry door (product link).
- Install grab bar approximately 33 inches above finished porch floor surface
- Grab bar shall be anchored into structural framing or installed using rated anchoring system appropriate for grab bar installation
Throughout Home
- Install Motion Sensor Pathway Lighting Throughout Home
Provide and install battery-powered, motion-activated pathway lighting throughout interior walking pathways of home (product link).
- Install lighting approximately 6–12 inches above finished floor surface to improve pathway illumination during nighttime mobility
- Each lighting unit requires three (3) AAA batteries
Bedroom
- Install Bed Rails
Provide and install bed rails on both sides of bed near head of bed (product link).
- Install one (1) bed rail on left side of bed and one (1) bed rail on right side of bed
- Bed rails include rechargeable battery
Bathroom
- Remove Existing Toilet Safety Rails and Install Elevated Toilet Seat
Remove and dispose of existing freestanding toilet safety rails surrounding toilet.
Provide and install (elongated) elevated toilet seat with integrated arm rests at existing toilet (product link).
- Final installation shall be secure and compatible with existing toilet configuration
Living Room & Second Bedroom Near Bathroom
- Install Window Air Conditioning/Heating Inverter Unit
Provide and install window-mounted air conditioning/heating inverter unit in living room and second bedroom near the bathroom (product link).
- Secure unit to support safe and stable operation within existing window opening
- Verify unit is fully operational prior to project completion
- Replace Rear Storm Door
Replace existing rear storm door.
- Remove and dispose of existing rear storm door off kitchen/back porch.
- Provide and install replacement storm door with mid-door push-button actuator.
- Estimated storm door dimensions: approximately 31¼” x 76½”.
- Final measurements shall be field verified prior to ordering and installation.
- Final installation shall be secure, weather-resistant, and fully operational at project completion.
- Install Smoke/CO Detector and Fire Extinguisher
Install smoke & carbon monoxide detector on ceiling in living room near main bedroom threshold (product link).
Provide and install fire extinguisher in kitchen and securely mount to wall in location approved by participant (product link).
- Verify smoke/CO detector is fully operational at project completion
- Provide batteries if required by manufacturer
Pre-1978 Construction / Lead Safety Requirements
This home was constructed prior to 1978 and may contain lead-based paint. Contractor shall complete all work in a manner that maintains compliance with applicable HUD lead safety requirements.
To maintain de minimis levels of paint disturbance, no more than two (2) square feet of painted surface may be disturbed within any individual interior room or space while completing the work described in this scope of work. Contractor shall plan and perform work accordingly to minimize disturbance of painted surfaces.
Any anticipated disturbance exceeding these limits must be reported to the disAbility Resource Center prior to beginning work and may require additional approval, lead-safe work practices, or modification of the scope of work.
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 by dRC 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 emailed within ten (10) business days of the closing date.
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