OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #13822
Posting Date: 09/08/26
Closing Date: 09/29/26
Location / Service Area: Caroline County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
dRC – HUD OAHMP Scope of Work: Unit # 13822
Relocate Washer and Dryer to First Floor
Relocate Existing Washer and Dryer
- Disconnect the participant’s existing washer and electric dryer located in the basement.
- Carefully relocate the existing washer and dryer from the basement to the designated area within the first-floor sewing room.
- Reconnect, level, and test both appliances following completion of plumbing and electrical work.
- Existing appliances are to be reused; no replacement washer or dryer is included.
Provide Washer Plumbing Connections
- Extend/reroute existing hot- and cold-water supply lines to the new first-floor laundry location using PEX piping and appropriate fittings.
- Provide and install an accessible washer outlet box with hot- and cold-water shutoff valves.
- Provide a new washer drain/standpipe and connect to the home’s existing sanitary drainage system.
- Provide required drain venting or connect to an existing approved vent system as necessary.
- Secure and support all new plumbing in accordance with applicable plumbing requirements.
- Cap or otherwise properly terminate plumbing connections at the former basement washer location if they will no longer be used.
- Test all new water-supply and drainage connections for leaks and proper operation.
Provide Electrical Connection for Relocated Dryer
- Extend, reroute, or otherwise modify the existing electrical circuit serving the electric dryer as necessary to provide a code-compliant dryer connection at the new first-floor laundry location.
- Reuse the existing dryer circuit where feasible and code-compliant.
- Provide all wiring, electrical boxes, receptacles, junction boxes, fittings, and related components necessary for a complete and operational installation.
- Properly terminate or remove from service the former basement dryer receptacle/connection as appropriate.
- Test the relocated dryer connection and confirm proper operation.
- Installation of a new circuit or modifications to the electrical panel shall not be performed unless the contractor determines the existing dryer circuit cannot reasonably or safely be reused and receives prior approval from dRC.
Dryer Exhaust
- Provide and install a code-compliant dryer exhaust duct from the new dryer location to the exterior of the home.
- Install exterior termination hood/damper and seal the exterior penetration against moisture and weather.
- Route ductwork using the shortest reasonably practicable route and rigid or semi-rigid materials as appropriate.
Finish/Restoration
- Repair minor openings or surfaces disturbed as necessary to complete the plumbing, electrical, and vent installation.
- Seal all penetrations through floors, walls, and exterior surfaces.
- Work involving the log structure shall be completed in a manner that avoids unnecessary cutting or alteration of structural logs.
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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