OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #9440
Posting Date: 01/23/2026
Closing Date: 02/07/2026
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
Front Entry Steps and Doorway
- Install vinyl handrails on both sides of the existing wooden porch rails. Handrails shall be securely mounted and sized to allow for a safe, continuous grasp (see example)
- Affix non-skid stair treads on all existing exterior steps (product link)
- Replace storm door at both the porch steps and the front entry with similar exterior-rated doors with push button actuator in middle of door for easy access
- Install a 36” vertical grab bar on both the interior and exterior sides of the front entry door, approximately 33 inches from the floor (product link)
Main Bedroom
- Provide and install a bed rail with integrated light and storage pouch on the left side of bed (product link)
- Provide and install box spring with a low-profile box spring; dispose of old box spring (product link)
- Provide and install battery-powered, remote-controlled wall-mounted sconces on both sides of the bed (product link)
Ensuite Bathroom
- Provide and install a secure toilet seat with integrated arm rests (product link)
- Apply non-skid floor strips throughout the bathroom floor, with particular attention to areas near the shower, toilet, and sink (product link)
- Install a toilet paper holder with integrated grab bar on the right-side wall adjacent to the toilet. Grab bar shall be mounted approximately 24 inches from the finished floor and securely anchored (product link)
Throughout Home – Lighting & Pest Deterrence
- Provide and install electronic pest repellent devices throughout the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms (product link)
- Provide and install battery-powered motion sensor lights throughout the home (kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms). Lights shall be wall-mounted approximately 10–12 inches above the finished floor (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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