Most people have heard a cautionary tale about contracted work. Apprehensions toward contracted work exist in both the personal and business worlds. You may have even had a bad experience with a contractor yourself at some point. Websites like Angie’s List (now Angi) became popular to help people safely identify professional contractors with proven track […]
Category Archives: Contract Bonds
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Aug
Aug
Third-party companies (contractors) that provide services to school districts are often required to post bid and performance bonds. Bus routes are a great example. Before a school bus service provider has a project in hand, they must first bid on the desired job. There are many bid submittal items, but one that is often overlooked […]
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May
May
You already know that you need surety bonds to work on public construction projects. The Miller Act made sure of that – requiring contractors planning to work on any contract exceeding $100,000 to post a payment and performance bond. From bidding on a project to accepting and completing it to the quality and specifications outlined […]
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Sep
Sep
Commercial bonds and contract bonds are often required for certain businesses to operate in a state or get hired for jobs. This article will discuss the differences between the two and go into more detail about various types of contract bonds. Key Takeaways The government often requires commercial bonds for an organization to secure a […]
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Sep
Sep
“How can I qualify for a bid, performance, or payment bond?” The answer to this question will depend on the size of your project. The larger the job, the more information you will need to provide for surety bond qualification and to obtain your bond. Qualifying for Bonds on Small Jobs If the bond is […]
09
Sep
Sep
A surety bond is a financial guarantee. For a surety company to accept the risk of providing this financial guarantee, it must undergo an underwriting process to determine the risk level of the principal who needs the contract bond. Below we define commonly requested underwriting information and address why a surety company may ask for […]
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Feb
Feb
Commercial Bonds vs. Contract Bonds: How Are They Different? There are several types of surety bonds. Two of the main categories are contract bonds and commercial bonds, which we’ll cover today. While they have overlapping similarities, they also have some distinct differences that set them apart. Read on to learn when and why you might […]