OAHMP-VAHMR0054-24 / Unit #8182
Posting Date: 11/24/2025
Closing Date: 12/09/2025
CLOSED 12/09/2025
Location / Service Area: Orange 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
Bedroom Thresholds & Lighting (Priority 1)
• Replace bedroom door threshold with low-profile, non-skid transition; ensure door swing clearance
• Replace ensuite bathroom threshold with low-profile, non-skid transition
• Install overhead, automated motion-sensing lights in bedroom
Outdoor Space (Priority 2)
• Provide modular threshold ramp at screen door to replace small step(s) and smooth egress
• Repair cracked, uneven walkway; smooth/level area
• Replace screen door with heavy-duty opener/actuator
• Add pathway lighting along full length of future ramp and walkway from porch to driveway
• Install solar-powered motion sensor flood lights to illuminate front of home and walkway area, affixed near driveway and front screen door (product link)
Entryway (Priority 3)
• Repair or replace front door threshold for level/flush transition
• Install 36″ vertical grab bar at left door jamb; install 33 inches from finished floor (product link)
Hallway Bathroom (Priority 4)
• Install elevated toilet seat with arm rests (product link)
• Install overhead, automated motion-sensing lights
• Apply clear non-skid floor coating per manufacturer instructions
• Replace door threshold with low-profile, non-skid 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 by dRC prior to purchase.
- All grab bars/rails must support 350 lb+ when properly anchored; confirm heights with dRC if unclear.
- 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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