OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24/Unit #7920
Posting Date: 11/03/2025
Closing Date: 11/13/2025
CLOSED 11/13/2025
Location/Service Area: Spotsylvania 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:
Hallway Bathroom (Priority 1)
• Install 36″ vertical grab bar at rear wall outside tub/shower; set ~33″ above floor start height;
anchor to framing
• Install 18″ horizontal grab bar under shower control on wet wall; ~33″ above floor
• Install 32″ horizontal grab bar on inner shower wall; ~33″ above floor or above niche
• Replace towel bar with 16 inch Safety Bar Towel Rack
• Install designer corner grab bar shelf, front-left corner ~40″ above shower floor
• Mount adjustable hand‑held shower holder at 42″ above floor on wet wall
• Apply non‑skid strips to tub bottom
• Apply clear non‑skid coating to bathroom floor
• Install Raised Toilet Seat with Handles
Ensuite Bathroom (Priority 2)
• Install 18″ horizontal grab bar above shower controls; ~33″ above floor
• Install 32″ horizontal grab bar on inner shower wall; ~33″ above floor
• Install 36″ horizontal grab bar on rear shower wall
• Replace towel bar with 16″ grab bar + integrated towel bar (chrome)
• Apply non‑skid strips to tub bottom
• Apply clear non‑skid coating to bathroom floor
Basement Bathroom (Priority 3)
• Provide and install locking raised toilet seat with armrests
• Apply non‑skid strips to tub/shower bottom
Garage Entry Door (Priority 4)
• Install 36″ vertical grab bar at garage‑to‑house door, hinge side jamb; center 36–40″
above floor; anchor to framing
• Install 36″ vertical grab bar at garage‑to‑house door, latch side jamb; center 36–40″
above floor; anchor to framing
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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