OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #9303
Posting Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: 01/27/2026
Location / Service Area: Caroline 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
1st Priority – Side Door Entry
- Install ramp at side door entry with handrails and edge protection with non-skid application on ramp or reflective non-skid tread strips (product link)
- Add pathway lighting on both sides of ramp
- Install motion sensor flood light near door to illuminate ramp and doorway (product link)
Hallway Bathroom with Shower
- Remove existing shower glass door and replace with curved double bar shower rod; secure shower rod with (2) heavy-duty curtain liners, (2) shower curtains, and (4) packs of shower hooks (product link)
- Install vertically oriented 36-inch anti-slip grab bar on wall at entrance into shower (product link)
- Install horizontally oriented 24-inch anti-slip grab bar on wet wall, 6–12 inches above shower faucet (product link)
- Replace shower head with dual head shower head on sliding bar (product link)
- Apply non-skid strips to bottom of tub and bathroom floor (product link)
- Install elevated toilet seat with arm rests (product link)
Thresholds – Side Room / Living Room
- Repair damaged threshold, flush as much as possible
Living Room (off Kitchen)
- Install vertically oriented 36-inch anti-slip grab bars on or near door frame leading from kitchen to living room, installed 33 inches from floor on each side of door frame; do not install one behind the door (product link)
Bathtub Bathroom
- Install 36-inch anti-slip grab bar horizontally to inner wall of tub, 6–12 inches above tub edge (product link)
- Apply non-skid strips to bottom of tub and bathroom floor (product link)
- Add tub clamp handle to tub edge (product link)
- Install elevated toilet seat with arm rests (product link)
Front Door
- Install motion sensor flood light near door to illuminate steps and doorway (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 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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