OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #8790
Posting Date: 12/16/2025
Closing Date: 1/9/2025
CLOSED 1/09/2025
Location / Service Area: King George County, Virginia
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
BEDROOM
- Wall-Mounted Lights
Install two battery-powered, dimmable wall-mounted lights/sconces with remote controls on the wall behind the bed, one on each side (product link)
- Ceiling Fixture Replacement
Replace existing ceiling light with a multiple-bulb ceiling fan light fixture that includes a dimmable light and remote-control option (product link)
- Switch Replacement
Replace existing wall switch with an accessible rocker-style dimmer switch (product link)
KITCHEN
- Under-Cabinet Lighting
Install under-cabinet lighting above the kitchen sink to improve task visibility (battery or rechargeable)
FRONT PORCH / EXTERIOR ENTRY
- Vertical Grab Bar
Install 24-inch (accommodating/considering current video doorbell) vertical grab bar to left side of front exterior door — 33 inches from porch floor (product link)
- Front Porch Step Railing
Install railing on front porch steps with hand railing extending a minimum of 12 inches from top and bottom step (see picture for example)
LAUNDRY ROOM
- Expandable Wall-Mounted Storage Shelving (Opposite Washer/Dryer)
Install two expandable wall-mounted storage shelving kits on the wall opposite the washer and dryer, starting at 60 inches from the floor (product link)
- Wall-Mounted Storage Shelving (Left of Washer)
Install wall-mounted storage shelving to the left of the washer, starting at 60 inches from the floor (product link)
- Light Decluttering
Provide light decluttering, including removing items from the floor across from the washer and dryer to improve safety and accessibility.
HALLWAY / LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM
- Secure Area Rugs
Use rug tape to secure area rugs, with special attention to flattening and securing edges in the hallway and in other rooms as needed (product link)
- Amazon Alexa Dot
Provide and place an Amazon Alexa Dot in the living room/dining room area (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; 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 posted and emailed within ten (10) business days of the closing date.
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