Bid bonds.
State by state.
A bid bond tells the project owner your number is real: if you win, you'll sign the contract and furnish the performance & payment bonds it requires. BLDAssure arranges bid, performance & payment, and license bonds with our surety partner Propeller, and the same application can prequalify you for the performance & payment bond on the job you win. Pick your state below to find your bond.
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Alabama Bid Bond
Submitted with most Alabama public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Alaska Bid Bond
Submitted with most Alaska public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Arizona Bid Bond
Submitted with most Arizona public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Arkansas Bid Bond
Submitted with most Arkansas public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
California Bid Bond
Submitted with most California public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Colorado Bid Bond
Submitted with most Colorado public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Connecticut Bid Bond
Submitted with most Connecticut public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Delaware Bid Bond
Submitted with most Delaware public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
District of Columbia Bid Bond
Submitted with most District of Columbia public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Florida Bid Bond
Submitted with most Florida public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Georgia Bid Bond
Submitted with most Georgia public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Hawaii Bid Bond
Submitted with most Hawaii public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Idaho Bid Bond
Submitted with most Idaho public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Illinois Bid Bond
Submitted with most Illinois public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Indiana Bid Bond
Submitted with most Indiana public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Iowa Bid Bond
Submitted with most Iowa public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Kansas Bid Bond
Submitted with most Kansas public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Kentucky Bid Bond
Submitted with most Kentucky public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Louisiana Bid Bond
Submitted with most Louisiana public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Maine Bid Bond
Submitted with most Maine public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Maryland Bid Bond
Submitted with most Maryland public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Massachusetts Bid Bond
Submitted with most Massachusetts public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Michigan Bid Bond
Submitted with most Michigan public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Minnesota Bid Bond
Submitted with most Minnesota public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Mississippi Bid Bond
Submitted with most Mississippi public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Missouri Bid Bond
Submitted with most Missouri public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Montana Bid Bond
Submitted with most Montana public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Nebraska Bid Bond
Submitted with most Nebraska public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Nevada Bid Bond
Submitted with most Nevada public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
New Hampshire Bid Bond
Submitted with most New Hampshire public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
New Jersey Bid Bond
Submitted with most New Jersey public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
New Mexico Bid Bond
Submitted with most New Mexico public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
New York Bid Bond
Submitted with most New York public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
North Carolina Bid Bond
Submitted with most North Carolina public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
North Dakota Bid Bond
Submitted with most North Dakota public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Ohio Bid Bond
Submitted with most Ohio public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Oklahoma Bid Bond
Submitted with most Oklahoma public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Oregon Bid Bond
Submitted with most Oregon public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Pennsylvania Bid Bond
Submitted with most Pennsylvania public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Rhode Island Bid Bond
Submitted with most Rhode Island public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
South Carolina Bid Bond
Submitted with most South Carolina public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
South Dakota Bid Bond
Submitted with most South Dakota public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Tennessee Bid Bond
Submitted with most Tennessee public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Texas Bid Bond
Submitted with most Texas public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Utah Bid Bond
Submitted with most Utah public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Vermont Bid Bond
Submitted with most Vermont public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Virginia Bid Bond
Submitted with most Virginia public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Washington Bid Bond
Submitted with most Washington public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
West Virginia Bid Bond
Submitted with most West Virginia public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Wisconsin Bid Bond
Submitted with most Wisconsin public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Wyoming Bid Bond
Submitted with most Wyoming public bids. Guarantees you'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win.
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- What it guarantees
- If you win, you'll sign the contract and provide the performance & payment bonds it requires.
- When you need it
- Submitted with your bid, before the bid deadline.
- Typical amount
- Usually 5–10% of your bid (often 20% on federal work). The bid documents set the exact amount.
Bid bond vs performance bond
The two contract bonds do different jobs at different points in the same deal.
| Bid bond | Performance & payment bond | |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantees | You'll sign the contract and furnish the final bonds if you win | You'll complete the work and pay your subs and suppliers |
| When | Submitted with your bid | Required after award, before work starts |
| Amount | Usually 5–10% of the bid (20% on federal work) | Usually 100% of the contract value |
| Cost | Set by the surety after it reviews your application | A premium set by the surety, based on the contract and your business |
| What the surety reviews | Your business and the job you're bidding | Your business and the contract; larger jobs may need financial statements |
Bond requirements come from the bid documents or the contract. We confirm the amount and form with you before the bond is issued.
Bonds written with Propeller.
Propeller Bonds is our surety partner, a managing general agency available in all 50 states that works only with A-rated carriers. BLDAssure runs the application, prequalification, and service; Propeller's platform issues the bond.
- One application — bid, P&P, license, and permit bonds
- Instant issue — most bonds under $25K issue in minutes, signed and sealed electronically
- Soft credit check — doesn't affect your credit score
- One team — the same agent handles your insurance and your bonds
One application for bid, performance & payment, license and permit bonds. Propeller reviews it and issues the bond; we handle your application and service.
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Bond questions.
What does a bond cost?
The surety sets the premium after it reviews your application. Premiums are usually a percentage of the bond amount and depend on the bond amount, your credit and the job. We show you the terms before you commit.
What does the surety look at?
Propeller uses a soft credit check, which doesn't affect your credit score, and Propeller pays the credit check fee. License bonds usually need basic business details; larger contract bonds can need financial statements and work history.
How long does it take?
Most bonds under $25,000 issue instantly: Propeller signs and seals them electronically and emails them to you, usually in a few minutes. Larger contract bonds go through underwriting first. If an obligee needs a wet-signed copy with a raised seal, one can be mailed.
Who is Propeller?
Propeller Bonds is our surety partner, a managing general agency available in all 50 states that works only with A-rated carriers (A.M. Best). We handle your application and service; Propeller issues the bond.
Do I need a new application for every bid?
Not usually. Once you're prequalified, you can request bid bonds through the year, subject to the surety's terms.
Get prequalified before your next bid.
One application for your bid bonds, with the performance & payment bond ready to follow when you win.