INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) General Contractor Construction Services Sterile Processing Department Modernization REH/CAP Rural Health Transformation Program IFB No.: CBMC-2026-001 Issue Date: October 9, 2026 Bid Due Date: November 3, 2026, by 11:00 am CST --- INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) General Contractor Construction Services Issued By: The Clara Barton Hospital Association, Inc. DBA Clara Barton Medical Center 250 W. 9th Street Hoisington, Kansas 67544 --- NOTICE TO BIDDERS Clara Barton Medical Center ("CBMC"), a nonprofit Critical Access Hospital located in Hoisington, Kansas, is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified firms to furnish professional construction services for the modernization of its Sterile Processing Department (SPD), operating room mechanical improvements, installation of specialty equipment, and all related work necessary to complete the project. The project will consist of adding approximately 1915 square feet of space to the Sterile Processing Department, and remodeling (minor construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) in approximately 1500 square feet. There will also be cosmetic work (finishes) covering approximately 1300 square feet. There will be the use of and connections to a mobile SPD truck during much of the project to allow for the continuation of surgical cases. As per 2 CFR 200.326, there are federal bonding requirements. The minimum requirements are: a) A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price. The bid guarantee must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute any required contractual documents within the specified timeframe. (b) A performance bond on the contractor's part for 100 percent of the contract price. A performance bond is a bond executed in connection with a contract to secure the fulfillment of all the contractor's requirements under a contract. (c) A payment bond on the contractor's part for 100 percent of the contract price. A payment bond is a bond executed in connection with a contract to assure payment as required by the law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the work provided for under a contract. This procurement is funded through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment under the Rural Health Transformation Program using federal financial assistance. Procurement shall be conducted in accordance with: • 2 CFR Part 200 • 2 CFR §200.320(b)(1)(2) • 2 CFR §200.326 • Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200 • Applicable Kansas law • Clara Barton Medical Center Procurement Policy The project plans are available for public viewing at the Health Facilities Group office, 330 N. Mead Street, Wichita, Kansas. Digital copies are available upon written request to Toni Chandler (tonic@hfgarchitecture.com or 316-262-2500). Sealed bids are to be received at Clara Barton Medical Center, 250 W. 9th Street, Hoisington, Kansas 67544, Attn: CEO. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose bid is determined to provide the best overall value to Clara Barton Medical Center considering both price and technical qualifications. The bidder must not be debarred/suspended by government or other payers as evidenced on SAM.gov and must demonstrate the ability to complete the work required. This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $2,933,500 with 72% percentage funded by CMS/HHS and $1,153,250 amount and 28% percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. W00000000 Oct 25 2026