OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #13670
Posting Date: 08/27/26
Closing Date: 09/18/26
Location / Service Area: Madison County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
dRC – HUD OAHMP Scope of Work: Unit # 13670
Bathroom
Install Grab Bars
- Provide and install one 24-inch horizontal grab bar on the inner wall of the tub/shower.
- Provide and install one 24-inch horizontal grab bar on the wet wall of the tub/shower.
- Install grab bars securely to provide safe, stable support.
- Grab bars to have a chrome finish.
Secure Handheld Shower Head
- Secure the existing shower head base/mount to provide stable use of the handheld shower head.
Install Anti-Slip Strips
- Provide and install anti-slip adhesive strips in the tub/shower and on the bathroom floor in front of the toilet, tub/shower, sink, and entrance (product link).
Assemble and Place Swivel Shower Chair
- Provide and assemble swivel shower chair (product link).
- Place chair in tub/shower area for participant use.
Kitchen
Service Sliding Glass Door
- Clean, lubricate, and align the existing sliding glass door rails/track to improve ease of opening and closing.
- Ensure door operates smoothly upon completion.
Install Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Provide and install combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector in kitchen.
- Include required batteries.
Install Fire Extinguisher
- Provide and install fire extinguisher in an accessible location in kitchen.
Front Porch – Walkway to Porch
Add Accessible Step
- Construct an intermediate step at the transition from the walkway to the front porch.
- New step is not to exceed 5 inches in height.
Install Handrails
- Provide and install continuous, graspable handrails on both sides of the new walkway-to-porch step transition, extending only along the two-step transition area.
- Extend handrails a minimum of 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the steps.
- Use black iron-style railing similar in size and style to the existing railing at the front entry.
Front Entry – Doorway Steps
Install Additional Handrail
- Provide and install black railing along the left side of the front doorway steps to match the existing railing on the opposite side.
- Install railing near the outside edge of the steps to maintain clearance for the existing glass storm door.
- Railing shall extend from the top of the steps to the base of the lower step.
- Placement shall not interfere with the safe and full operation of the existing glass storm door.
Rear Deck Steps
Repair/Replace Existing Handrail
- Evaluate and securely fasten the existing handrail along the rear deck steps.
- Replace existing handrail if it cannot be adequately secured for safe use.
Install Additional Handrail
- Provide and install a matching handrail on the opposite side of the rear deck steps.
Clean Steps and Install Treads
- Strip/remove existing moss and coating from the rear steps.
- Provide and install durable, exterior-rated non-skid stair treads on the rear steps to improve traction and visibility.
- Treads should be mechanically secured and suitable for exterior use.
Basement – Laundry Area
Evaluate/Repair Light
- Evaluate the existing light near the washer and dryer and repair as needed.
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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