OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #9054
Posting Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: 01/27/2026
Location / Service Area: Spotsylvania 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
ENSUITE BATHROOM
- Comfort-Height Toilet Replacement: Remove existing toilet and install a 17 inch comfort-height toilet, including all required connections and proper disposal of the removed fixture (product link)
- Flip-Down Grab Bars (Behind Toilet): Install wall-mounted flip-down grab bars behind the toilet, securely anchored and mounted at 33 inches from the finished floor (product link)
- Non-Skid Floor Safety Strips: Apply non-skid safety strips to the bathroom floor in front of the toilet, sink, and shower, as well as on the shower floor (product link)
HALLWAY BATHROOM
- Comfort-Height Toilet Replacement: Remove existing toilet and install a 17 inch comfort-height toilet, including all required connections and proper disposal of the removed fixture (product link). Color match to wall tile.
- Flip-Down Grab Bars (Behind Toilet): Install wall-mounted flip-down grab bars behind the toilet, securely anchored and mounted at 33 inches from the finished floor (product link)
- Non-Skid Floor Safety Strips: Apply non-skid safety strips to the bathroom floor in front of the toilet, sink, and shower, as well as on the shower floor (product link)
BEDROOM (MAIN BEDROOM)
- Foldable Bed Rail with Motion Light: Install a foldable bed rail with storage pouch and integrated motion sensor light on the left side of the bed (product link)
- Bedside Non-Skid Floor Strips: Apply non-skid safety strips to the floor on both the left and right sides of the bed (product link)
- Wall-Mounted Light Sconces: Install battery-powered, dimmable wall-mounted light sconces with remote controls behind the bed on both sides (product link)
- Lever-Style Door Handle: Replace existing bedroom door knob with a lever-style handle finished in gold to match other hardware in the home.
- Cord Management: Secure and manage electrical cords behind the nightstand by attaching cords to the wall or baseboard to reduce tripping hazards (product link)
- Amazon Echo Dot: Provide and place an Amazon Echo Dot in the bedroom to support voice-activated assistance (product link)
KITCHEN – PANTRY
- Pantry Lighting: Install a motion-sensor ceiling light with remote control inside the pantry to improve visibility (product link)
- Accessible Pantry Shelving: Remove existing door-mounted shelving and install multiple accessible shelving units within the pantry (product link)
- Amazon Echo Dot: Provide and place an Amazon Echo Dot in the kitchen area near the living room (product link)
THRESHOLDS THROUGHOUT THE HOME
- Interior Threshold Modifications: Remove and replace interior thresholds throughout the condo to create flush or minimally raised transitions where feasible.
- Laundry Room Threshold Repair: Repair flooring and threshold at the laundry room door near the washer to ensure a smooth transition.
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 bydRC 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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