Bid Bond

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Bid Bond Information

A bid bond is a type of contract bond. It serves as a security, and a prequalification measure for a contractor’s bid during a bidding process. Should the contractor be awarded the bid, the bond is there to guarantee that the contract will be executed at the bid price and under the conditions set forth in the bid. If the contract is not executed according to the bid, a claim against the bond can be made. A bond further guarantees that if the contractor decides to withdraw from the bid after the bid has opened, a claim can be filed against the bond. There are some exceptions to this rule, but only if the contractor can prove that a mistake was made in their bid. A claim can also be filed against a bond if the contractor who has won the bid does not enter into an agreement or does not obtain the necessary performance bond and/or payment bond. In this sense, bid bonds work like all other surety bonds as agreements made between three parties. The obligee is the party requesting the bond (the project owner or the state), the principal is the party obtaining the bond (the contractor participating in the bid) and the surety bond company is the party issuing the bond, which is also responsible for its financial backing. Most construction project bids require contractors or subcontractors to obtain a bond. Often, bids that are not backed by a bond are not accepted at all.

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Bad Credit Bond

Bad Credit - Fastest Approvals - Lowest Rates Available

  • Credit below 650 and/or have blemishes on credit report.
  • Average cost is 5-15% of the bond amount.
  • Available for all commercial bonds.

Why does credit matter? Applying for a surety bond is similar to applying for a loan. You are asking a surety company to back you financially. Reviewing credit is the best method for the surety to understand their risk. All sureties review credit as a view only and should have no effect on your credit score. While it is true that bad credit makes it harder to obtain a competitive quote, we are committed to making sure all of our customers have access to the best possible rates. While we can’t guarantee that we can provide a bond for the most extreme bad credit situations, we strive to make sure no stone is unturned! In other words, if you are insurable, we will get it written. Contact us today and let us put together an online quote for you that will exceed your expectations.

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