CONTRACT SURETY
Contract surety bonding protects a project owner from financial loss should the
bonded contractor fail to fulfill the contract in accordance with it's terms and
conditions. Performance bonds are usually packaged with payment bonds.
Bid Bond
Is a bond which provides financial assurance that the bid has been submitted in good
faith, that a contractor will enter into a contract at the amount bid, and will
provide the appropriate performance and payment bonds. These bonds are used by
obligees (project owners) to pre-qualify contractors submitting proposals.
Performance Bond
A performance bond guarantees performance of the terms of a contract. These bonds
frequently incorporate payment bonds (labor and materials) and maintenance bonds.
Bonding ultimately aims to protect the project owner from financial loss should the
contractor fail to perform the contract in accordance with its terms and conditions.
Payment Bond
A payment bond covers payment of subcontractors, laborers, and materials suppliers
associated with the project. Payment bonds are issued for the protection of those
supplying labor or materials to a particular bonded project.
Maintenance Bond
A maintenance bond guarantee upkeep (maintenance) of the completed project for a
specified period of time after completion. These bonds protection from defective
workmanship and/or materials.
AIA Standardized Forms
AIA A310 Bid Bond
AIA A312 Payment Bond
AIA A312 Performance Bond
Please devote some time and effort into organizing and submitting your application. Incomplete performance bond submissions do not help you. Clear, professionally prepared contract surety applications GET ATTENTION!
SMALL CONTRACT SURETY
($300,000 MAX. BOND AMOUNT)
- Contract Surety Bond Quick App.
- Personal financial statement
Business financial statementA simple "business financial statement" consists of a your company's current balance sheet and an income statement (also known as a P&L or 'profit and loss' statement). These can be supplemented with a statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, CPA notes, etc.
- Certificate of liability insurance
Project specifications & contractWhen we request "project specifications", we mean a COMPLETE copy of a project bid package and a copy of the agreement between a contractor and project owner.
SUBDIVISION SURETY BONDS
- Subdivision Bond Request Form
- Credit release
- Personal financial statement
- Certificate of liability insurance
Bank account verificationsA "bank account verification" is nothing more than a copy of a monthly statement for your general operating funds account or reserve account.
Business financial statementA simple "business financial statement" consists of a your company's current balance sheet and an income statement (also known as a P&L or 'profit and loss' statement). These can be supplemented with a statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows, CPA notes, etc.
Improvement agreementAn "improvement agreement" is simply the contract between an owner/developer of a subdivision and the municipality to which the subdivision belongs.
Engineer estimate with sealsAn "engineer estimate" is a plan prepared by a licensed and/or qualified engineer detailing the work to be performed by an owner/developer of a subdivision, and it's general costs. Engineer estimates should be attested to and bear the engineer's professional seal.
Appraisal of projectAn "appraisal of project" is exactly that, . . . an "appraisal" of the project.
Copy of platA "copy of a plat" is a map, drawn to scale that shows divisions of a piece of land. Municipal plats show subdivisions divided into blocks with streets, and often breaks blocks down into individual lots.
Proof of source of financing"Proof of source of financing" is either evidence in the form of bank account statements, letters of credit, escrow or reserve account statements, proving that funds are 'set aside' for the payment of subdivision improvement labor and materials. Bank financing agreements can also work.
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
These performance bonds, like those for traditional "sticks and bricks" projects, guarantee that you will fulfill your contractual obligations as per the terms of your contract. Generally, this program is focused on manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers (supply contractors) who sell and install specific products or provide specific services.