Guides and reference articles for contractors navigating surety bonds and federal work.
Federal Contracting
What bid bonds and performance bonds are required for federal work, how to get your bond program set up, and what documents underwriters need from first-time applicants.
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The Miller Act is the reason federal contractors need surety bonds. Here's which contracts it covers, what bonds are required at each stage, and how premiums are calculated.
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A complete walkthrough of the bid bond process — from finding a producer and setting up your bond program to getting the bond issued and submitting it with your bid.
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