OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #14198
Posting Date: 09/22/26
Closing Date: 10/13/26
Location / Service Area: Stafford County, Virginia
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
dRC – HUD OAHMP Scope of Work: Unit #14198
Hallway Bathroom
Modify Bathtub for Safer Access
- Provide and install a tub cut-out to reduce the existing bathtub wall/edge to approximately 4–6.5 inches in height to improve safe entry and exit.
Install Sliding Swivel Tub Seat
- Provide, assemble, and install the OT-recommended sliding swivel tub seat in light gray in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Ensure the seat is properly positioned, stable, and securely installed for safe participant use and transfers.
- Product: Link (color light grey)
Install Toilet Armrests
- Provide and securely install armrests on the existing toilet seat to provide stable support during toilet transfers.
- Confirm armrests are appropriately positioned for safe use by the participant.
- Product: Link
Install Anti-Slip Floor Strips
- Provide and install safety anti-slip strips rated for wet environments at the following locations:
- Tub/shower floor
- Bathroom floor at entrance
- Bathroom floor at sink
- Bathroom floor at toilet
- Ensure strips are evenly spaced and securely adhered to the flooring surface to prevent lifting or peeling.
- Product: Link (color grey)
Install Motion-Activated Lighting
- Provide and install plug-in, motion-activated night lights in existing bathroom electrical outlets to improve visibility and provide supplemental lighting for safer nighttime navigation.
- Lights to include rechargeable battery backup and be removable for use as handheld flashlights during a power outage or emergency.
- Confirm each light is properly plugged in, charged, and operational upon installation.
- Product/example: Link
Secondary Bathroom
Install Anti-Slip Floor Strips
- Provide and install safety anti-slip strips rated for wet environments at the following locations:
- Tub/shower floor
- Bathroom floor at entrance
- Bathroom floor at sink
- Bathroom floor at toilet
- Ensure strips are evenly spaced and securely adhered to the flooring surface to prevent lifting or peeling.
- Product/example: Link (color grey)
Install Toilet Armrests
- Provide and securely install armrests on the existing toilet seat to provide stable support during toilet transfers.
- Confirm armrests are appropriately positioned for safe use by the participant.
- Product: Link
Install Motion-Activated Lighting
- Provide and install plug-in, motion-activated night lights in existing bathroom electrical outlets to improve visibility and provide supplemental lighting for safer nighttime navigation.
- Lights to include rechargeable battery backup and be removable for use as handheld flashlights during a power outage or emergency.
- Confirm each light is properly plugged in, charged, and operational upon installation.
- Product/example: Link
Bedroom
Create Flush Threshold
- Provide and install appropriate low-profile transition strips at bedroom doorway to create smooth, secure transitions between adjoining flooring surfaces.
- Product/style to be similar to example provided by OT: Link to Example or Link to Example
Install Bedrail
- Provide and install one secure bedrail with integrated light and storage bag on the left side of the participant’s bed to provide support during bed transfers and repositioning.
- Confirm compatibility with the participant’s existing bed and mattress prior to installation.
- Product: Link (13 inch option)
Install Window Heating and Cooling Unit
- Provide and securely install the specified window AC/heating inverter unit in the approximately 36-inch-wide window located on the wall to the left of the participant’s bed.
- Install and secure the unit in accordance with manufacturer requirements, including all required mounting/support components.
- Seal around the installed unit as necessary to prevent air and water infiltration.
- Confirm the unit is stable, safely supported, and fully operational upon completion.
- After removal, the existing cooling unit is to be left with applicant’s household and not disposed of.
- Product: Link
Provide (3) Two-Way Communication Device
- Provide and set up (3) two-way video communication devices in the participant’s bedroom, with the paired receiver/device provided to the participant’s son.
- Confirm proper connection and operation with the participant/family upon installation.
- Product: Link
Kitchen
Replace Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Remove the existing smoke/carbon monoxide detector and provide and install a new smoke/CO detector.
- Provide and install all batteries required for operation.
Install Fire Extinguisher
- Provide and securely mount one fire extinguisher in the kitchen at an accessible height.
Install Wall Sconces
- Provide and install battery-powered, remote-controlled wall sconces near the kitchen table to improve lighting in the participant’s primary meal preparation area.
- Coordinate final placement with the participant prior to installation.
- Provide and install all batteries required for sconces and remote-control operation.
- Product: Link
Exterior / Front Entrance
Install L-Shaped Ramp and Handrails
- Provide and install an L-shaped ramp from the existing front porch step to the driveway to improve safe access to and from the home.
- The existing height from ground level to exterior door is approximately 15 inches.
- Provide and install continuous graspable handrails, 1.25 inches in diameter, along the ramp.
- Construct the ramp and handrails to provide a stable, secure, and slip-resistant route from the porch to the driveway.
- Verify final dimensions and configuration in the field based on existing site conditions.
- Ramp to adhere to ADA standards
Install Grab Bar
- Provide and install one 24-inch vertical grab bar at the interior side of the front door to living room.
- Install approximately 33 inches above finished floor/landing surface.
- Grab bar to be black
Install Exterior Lighting
- Provide and install solar-powered motion-sensor flood lighting at the front of the home to improve visibility of the entrance and approach.
Modify Living Room-to-Porch Threshold
- Modify the existing threshold at the living room-to-porch doorway to create a flush transition, reducing the height and abruptness of the existing transition to improve safe passage and reduce tripping risk.
- Account for the existing door swing and clearance requirements when determining the appropriate modification.
- Contractor to evaluate existing conditions and determine the most appropriate method and materials to provide a smooth, stable, secure transition while maintaining proper operation of the door.
Hallway / Living Room Transition
Create Flush Flooring Transition
- Provide and install appropriate low-profile transition strips at hallway/living room doorway to create smooth, secure transitions between adjoining flooring surfaces.
- Product/style to be similar to example provided by OT: Link to Example or Link to Example
Install Motion-Activated Lighting
- Provide and install battery-powered motion-activated lighting along the hallway walls, approximately 6–12 inches above finished floor.
- Evenly space lighting to illuminate the participant’s pathway through the hallway and living room, improve visibility, and provide consistent lighting for safer navigation.
- Provide and install all batteries required for operation.
- Product/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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