SC Uplift Community Outreach

Contractors | Request for Qualifications

SC UpLift Community Outreach Receives HUD Award to Help LOW-INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS AGE IN PLACE

 Program Information: 

SC UpLift Community Outreach has been awarded $1 million to make modifications to homes of elderly residents in Chester, Fairfield, and Union counties. Thirty-two organizations received grants. SC UpLift was one of only two organizations in South Carolina. 

Provided through HUD’s Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP), these grants allow low-income seniors to stay in their homes through low-cost home modifications (up to $5,000) that will reduce older adults’ risk of falling. Examples of these home modifications include installation of grab bars, railings, and lever-handled doorknobs and faucets, as well as the installation of adaptive equipment, such as non-slip strips for tub/shower or stairs. 

 Who We Are and Partnering Agencies: 

 SC Uplift Community Outreach is a federally recognized tax-exempt community development corporation that provides affordable housing for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Since 2009, we have developed and provided various affordable housing projects in the midlands region of South Carolina. 

i58, a federally recognized tax-exempt, public nonprofit, has a mission is to empower low-to-moderate income individuals through community revitalization initiatives such as housing, neighborhood beautification, and family services 

Suite 65, LLC is a boutique environmental modification consultancy that works with independent clients or home builders to design progressive, accessible, and smart spaces that can enable a person to age in place. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible the older adult must be owner of the home, their primary residences, and age 62 or older whose total household income is 80% or below Area Median Income (AMI) for the county in which they reside. 

HUD OAHMP 2021 80% AMI Income Limits

Chester County

Fairfield County

Union County

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible the older adult must be owner of the home, their primary residences, and age 62 or older whose total household income is 80% or below Area Median Income (AMI) for the county in which they reside. 

HUD OAHMP 2021 80% AMI Income Limits

Chester County

Fairfield County

Union County

CONTRACTORS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

South Carolina Uplift is seeking a contractor experienced in providing construction services for the counties of Chester, Fairfield, and Union. It is expected that a Contractor will be awarded following the advertisement for competitive proposals, evaluation of those proposals and the selection of best proposals. Parties interested in competing for this work must submit quotes in accordance with the instructions contained herein.