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Ter We Dat ty
Principle
Contractor or
construction company
Surety Obligee
Insurance company | Project owner, often
that backs the bond @ government agencyWHATISA ©) em LBs
Surety bonds play a vital role in the construction industry. They guarantee that contractors
perform on jobs in compliance with contractual conditions and legal requirements. They
protect project owners, other contractors, and the public by playing the role of a financial
security mechanism.
Construction bonds are legally binding
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Project owners Contractors Surety Company
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the bond obligee the bond principal issues and backs the bondTYPES OF
BRYANT SURETY
Depending on the type and scope of the project, different surety bonds can be required of
contractors.
Bid bond 0 Performance bond 0
required for bidding on a contractors must post a
contract and guarantees that if performance bond when they
awarded, the contractor will
‘execute the job at the bid they
have submitted.
are awarded a project to secure
they will perform according to
the conditions of the contract
Payment bond 0
serves as a guarantee that
the contractor will pay all
subcontractors, laborers,
Maintenance bond 0
provides security to project
‘owners that there will be no
defects or faults in a structure
similar to the performance bond
but is typically required for
projects ona state level
and suppliers for services for a certain amount of time after
and materials its completion
Public works bond 0 Site improvement bond i
guarantees that improvements
toa structure will be made in
accordance with building codes
and standards.WHATISIT ee oe [Ese
Construction bonds are equally requested by public obligees and private obligees for
performing work on a construction project.
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Required under the Miller Act Specified in the “Little Determined by the
for projects over $150,000 _—Miller Act" for each state project ownerSurety Bond vs. Insurance
Surety Bond Insurance
Protects the project owner Protects the policy owner
if the contractor cannot if there are any losses due
perform their job duties to an unforeseen incidentHow Do Surety Bonds
Teta ae ee eee
A surety bond protects the project owner's
finances if a contractor fails to:
Pay those who
work on the project
Comply with
building codes
Acquire permits
and licenses
Complete
the projectWhat Are the 3 Cs of Surety?
Character, Capacity and
Capital of Surety Bonds
Character
What are the contractor's qualities
and business morals?
Capacity
Does the contractor have the resources
necessary to complete the job?
Capital
Is the contractor in good
financial standing?