OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #9444
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
Hallway Bathroom
- Install Swivel Shower Chair
- Supply and install a swivel shower chair (product link)
- Ensure chair is securely positioned and stable.
- Replace Mirror / Medicine Cabinet
- Supply and install an LED mirror with integrated medicine cabinet (product link)
- Bottom edge of mirror to be installed approximately 48 inches from finished floor
- Installation should allow continued access to soap dispenser and toothbrush holder
- Bathroom Lighting
- Remove existing ceiling light fixture
- Supply and install an updated bathroom light fixture with dimmer control. Fixture may include an exhaust fan element if feasible within existing wiring (product link), or be a traditional bathroom light fixture with dimmer (product link)
Back Door
- Install Grab Bar at Back Door
- Supply and install one vertical, 36” non-skid grab bar (product link)
- Install grab bar near door frame at approximately 33 inches from finished floor, positioned to support safe entry and exit.
- Secure grab bar into appropriate structural support.
- Apply Non-Skid Stair Treads
- Supply and install non-skid stair treads on steps at the back door
(product link)
Bedroom Level (Upper Stairs)
- Replace Existing Handrail
- Remove existing loose handrail.
- Supply and install a new, securely mounted handrail.
- Handrail to be similar wood finish, per client preference.
- Install at appropriate height and ensure full stability along stair run.
- Improve Stair Visibility
- Affix and secure high-contrast, non-skid carpet tape to the top edge of each stair.
- Light-colored tape preferred to improve visual differentiation.
- Ensure tape is firmly adhered and flush with carpet surface.
- Install Motion-Sensor Stair Lighting
- Supply and install motion-sensor wall lights positioned near each step (product link)
Basement Stairs
- Apply Non-Skid Stair Tape
- Supply and install high-contrast, non-skid tape at top edge of each basement stair.
- Ensure tape is securely affixed and consistent across all steps.
- Improve Stair Lighting
- Supply and install wireless/battery powered motion sensing ceiling light to illuminate stairs
- Install motion sensor lights wall near each stair (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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