OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #14103
Posting Date: 09/22/26
Closing Date: 10/13/26
Location / Service Area: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
dRC – HUD OAHMP Scope of Work: Unit #14103
Hallway Bathroom
Install 2 Grab Bars at Toilet
- Provide and install 2 wall-mounted flip up grab bars on the wall behind the toilet, positioned on both sides of the toilet to improve stability and safety during transfers.
- Install approximately 28–30 inches above the finished floor, consistent with OT recommendation and participant needs.
- Product/example: Link
Install Anti-Slip Tub/Shower Strips
- Provide and install safety anti-slip strips rated for wet environments at the following locations:
- Shower floor
- Bathroom floor at entrance
- Bathroom floor at sink
- Bathroom floor at toilet
- Bathroom floor at shower
- Ensure strips are evenly spaced and securely adhered to flooring surface to prevent lifting or peeling
- Product/example: Link
Install Offset Door Hinges
- Remove existing bathroom door hinges and provide and install offset hinges to increase usable door clearance by approximately 2 inches.
- Confirm proper door operation and clearance following installation.
Ensuite Bathroom
Install Anti-Slip Flooring Strips
- Provide and install safety anti-slip strips rated for wet environments at the following locations:
- Shower floor
- Bathroom floor at entrance
- Bathroom floor at sink
- Bathroom floor at toilet
- Bathroom floor at shower
- Ensure strips are evenly spaced and securely adhered to flooring surface to prevent lifting or peeling
- Product/example: Link
Install Tub-Mounted Support Rail
- Provide and install an appropriate clamp-on bathtub support rail securely attached to the edge of the bathtub.
- Defer to the participant regarding final placement to best support their preferred transfer method and entry/exit from the bathtub.
- Ensure the support rail is securely installed and does not interfere with safe use of the bathtub.
- Product/example: Link
Install Toilet Armrest
- Provide and install an appropriate toilet armrest to provide additional support and stability during toilet transfers.
- Position and secure the armrest for safe and accessible use by the participant.
- Product/example: Link
Replace Showerhead
- Remove the existing showerhead and provide and install a dual showerhead system with a handheld showerhead and sliding bar.
- Product/example: Link
Widen Bathroom Doorway
- Modify the bathroom doorway to provide approximately 36 inches of clear opening.
- Complete necessary door, framing, trim, hardware, and finish work associated with the modification.
- Ensure the finished doorway operates properly and provides a smooth, unobstructed passage.
Interior Split-Level Stairs
Install Motion-Activated Stair Lighting
- Provide and install battery-powered, motion-activated lighting along the entire length of the interior split-level stairs to improve visibility and safe navigation.
- Provide and install all batteries required for operation.
- Product/example: Link
Secure Existing Stair Railing
- Inspect the existing stair railing and securely fasten or reinforce as necessary to provide stable support along the stairway.
Install Anti-Slip Stair Strips
- Provide and install non-skid stair strips on the stair treads along the entire length of the interior stairs.
- Secure strips to prevent movement, curling, or raised edges.
- Product/example: Link
Bedroom
Modify Bed Height
- Remove the existing approximately 9.5-inch king-size box spring and provide and install a 4-inch king-size box spring to reduce the overall bed height and improve accessibility for transfers.
- Remove and dispose of the existing king-size box spring.
- Product/example: Link
Install Bed Alert Pad
- Provide and install bed alert pad on the participant’s side of the bed.
- Provide corresponding alarm/receiver for family caregiver.
- Product Link
Install Bedroom Communication/Monitoring System
- Provide and install the OT-recommended wireless communication/monitoring system in the participant’s bedroom.
- Provide and install all batteries required for operation.
- Provide the corresponding receiver to the participant’s family caregiver.
- Set up and test the system to confirm proper operation.
- Product Link
Basement / Patio Entrance
Install 2 Grab Bars
- Provide and install one 24-inch vertical grab bar on the interior wall near the basement patio door and one 24-inch vertical grab bar on the exterior wall near basement patio door to provide additional support when accessing the doorway.
- Install both grab bars to be 28 inches from finished floor.
- Product link/example: Link (Color: Brushed Nickel)
Install Contrasting Threshold Strip
- Provide and install a high-contrast strip at the basement patio-door threshold leading to the patio to improve visibility of the change in level.
- Securely adhere the strip so that it does not create a tripping hazard.
- Product link/example: Link
Doors
Install Wireless Door Chimes
- Provide and install wireless door chime/alert devices at the following locations:
- Front door
- Deck door
- Basement patio door
- Garage door
- Provide and install all batteries required for operation and test each device for proper function.
- Product link/example: Link
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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