OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #13106
Posting Date: 08/05/26
Closing Date: 08/26/26
Location / Service Area: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
Front Entrance
- Modify the existing front door steps leading from the porch into the home to improve safe access by increasing tread depth to a minimum of 16 inches and reducing riser height from approximately 5.5 inches to 4 inches.
- Install 3 angled, graspable, continuous handrails (1.25-inch diameter), one on each side and one in the ceter of steps, on the front porch steps leading from the driveway to the front porch.
- Apply non-slip safety tread strips to all front porch steps (product link).
- Repair or modify the existing front door threshold to eliminate the existing gap and provide the smoothest feasible transition to steps.
- Install one (1) 24-inch vertical grab bar adjacent to the exterior front entry door, with the bottom of the grab bar mounted 33 inches above the porch surface. The grab bar is intended to provide the resident with a secure, graspable support when entering the home.
- Install one (1) 24-inch vertical grab bar immediately inside the front entry door, mounted 33 inches above the finished floor. The grab bar is intended to provide the resident with a secure, graspable support when exiting the home.
Rear Deck
- Construct new railing assemblies along both sides of the rear deck stairs. Affix a continuous, angled, 1.25-inch-diameter graspable handrail to the inside of each newly constructed railing, following the full length and slope of the stairs.
- Install one (1) 24-inch vertical grab bar at the exterior left side of the sliding glass door, mounted 33 inches above the deck surface. The grab bar is intended to provide the resident with a secure, graspable support when entering the home.
- Install a threshold ramp at the sliding glass door to reduce the transition between the interior floor and exterior deck.
- Apply non-slip safety tread strips to all rear deck steps (product link).
Basement Entrance
- Modify the existing basement door threshold to provide the smoothest transition feasible.
- Install a continuous graspable handrail (1.25-inch diameter) along the basement entry stairs, extending from the basement door and continuing beyond the top step onto the patio to provide continuous support while ascending and descending the stairs.
- Apply non-slip safety tread strips to the basement steps.
Bedroom
- Re-stretch the bedroom carpet to eliminate wrinkles and reduce trip hazards, to include temporarily moving, protecting, and replacing bedroom furniture as necessary to complete the work.
Kitchen
- Provide and assemble one (1) kitchen step stool with handrail (product link).
Bathroom
- Replace threshold to provide a flush transition between flooring surfaces.
- Install two (2) wall-mounted, flip-down grab bars, one on each side of the toilet, mounted 30 inches above the finished floor (product link). Confirm final placement with the participant prior to installation by having her sit on the closed toilet seat lid with her arms comfortably flexed to ensure functional positioning.
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.
- Product links included in the Scope of Work are provided to illustrate the intended type, function, and performance characteristics of the recommended item unless the Scope of Work specifically states that an exact product is required. Contractors may propose equivalent products that meet the functional intent of the Occupational Therapist’s recommendation. Any proposed substitutions should be identified in the contractor’s bid and include sufficient information to demonstrate equivalency. Following award, substitutions may also be requested if product availability, field conditions, or other circumstances warrant a change.
- 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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