OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24/Unit #7785
Posting Date: 11/03/2025
Closing Date: 11/13/2025
CLOSED 11/13/2025
Location/Service Area: Caroline County
Brief Project Description / Summary of Work
Residential single-family project funded through the HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP). Part of a recurring, federally funded home-modification program providing accessibility improvements for older adults aging in place.
Scope of Work:
Outdoor Space (Priority 1)
•Replace front door threshold with low‑profile, non‑skid, wheelchair/scooter‑compatible transition; ensure door swing clearance
•Patch and level surface at ramp terminus near driveway; compact base and trowel smooth
•Relocate/replace storm door pneumatic closer to mid‑door with heavy‑duty unit for easier reach
•Install 9″ solar address numbers/sign left of front door at ~5–6 ft from ground (verify address before order) (product link)
Bedroom & Hall Bath Threshold (Priority 2)
•Replace bedroom door threshold with low‑profile, non‑skid transition; confirm clearance
•Power‑stretch bedroom carpet to remove ripples; re‑tack and trim as required
•Declutter/move furnishings to create clear route to bed and ensuite bathroom
•Replace hall bath door threshold with low‑profile, non‑skid transition; confirmclearance
Ensuite Bathroom (Priority 3)
•Install two corner shelf grab bars at left‑front shower corner; first shelf ~6″ above shower floor (product link)
•Install 18″ horizontal grab bar on wet wall under control lever; ~33″ above floor; anchor to studs/blocking (product link)
•Remove existing and install 36″ vertical grab bar at outside rear shower wall; bottom~12″ AFF; peened stainless (product link)
•Provide adjustable handheld shower + slide bar combo; mount at reachable height; manage hose run (product 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.
- Where specific product links are provided in the Scope of Work, contractors must use the exact products referenced in those links unless a written substitution is approved by dRC prior to purchase.
- All grab bars/rails must support 350 lb+ when properly anchored; finishes to match within each room.
- 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 practices/certification required.
- 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
Interested contractors must email or deliver the following by the closing date:
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Completed bid/cost estimate with materials and labor itemized separately
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Proof of current Virginia contractor license
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Certificate of Insurance
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Lead-Safe and other certifications (if applicable)
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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 posted and emailed within ten (10) business days of the closing date.
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