Healthy Homes and Older Adult Home Modification Program

The City of Reading is seeking bids from qualified general contractors to provide Healthy Homes and Older Adult Home Modification services. The scope of work includes remediation of health and safety hazards within residential units and installation of adaptive home-use equipment and limited mobility modifications. The contract program anticipates the modification of approximately 75 units from April 1, 2026, to November 1, 2027. The successful bidder will be required to work with a team of licensed Occupational Therapists to ensure all work meets the unit's needs. • The contractor shall provide residential home modification services under the City's Older Adult Home Modification Program and Healthy Homes Program. • The scope of work shall consist of the remediation of health and safety hazards within residential units and/or the installation of adaptive home-use equipment and limited mobility modifications. • Work may include correction of general health and safety hazards, plumbing and electrical hazard remediation, roofing repairs or replacement, window repair and replacement, installation of graded ground ramps, repair of uneven outdoor walkways, installation of grab bars and bathroom handrails, and more. • The contractor shall follow all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and codes. • The contractor shall provide payment and performance bonds in the amount of 100% of the quote/proposal prior to commencement of work if the quote/proposal exceeds $5,000.