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Bid deadlines don't move. When your project owner requires a bid bond and you have hours to get it done, you need a surety bond agency that answers the phone and issues the same day. We do. Contractors across the country call us when there is no time left and leave with a bid bond in hand. Call now or apply online and we will get you bonded before your bid date.
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We specialize in bid bonds for general contractors, subcontractors, and construction companies at every bonding level across all 50 states. We answer the phone. We issue same-day. We know what every project owner's bond form requires and we make sure your bid bond is issued correctly the first time so it doesn't get kicked back on submission day. When your bid date is tomorrow and the last three agencies haven't called you back yet, you've found the right place.
"My experience working with Chris for a bid bond was just incredible, outstanding, and impressed - he made it possible with such short notice meeting the deadline within two days. I highly recommend Bonding Solutions - they get the job done!"- Taavon Baker, Verified Google Review
Speed Is the Only Thing That Matters Right Now. We Move the Same Hour You Call.
We are a surety bond agency that specializes in bid bonds for contractors under deadline pressure. We work with surety companies whose underwriting moves fast, and we have issued bid bonds within hours for contractors who had run out of time with every other agency. Your bid amount, your project details, and your basic business information are all we need to get started. Call us now or apply online and we will have your bid bond issued before your bid date.
Apply for My Bid Bond NowEverything You Need to Know About the Bid Bond Application Process
From what a bid bond guarantees to what happens after bid award, here is what contractors need to understand before submitting their bid bond application.
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01 - What a Bid Bond Is
A bid bond is a type of contract bond that protects the project owner if you win the bid but fail to enter the contract or provide the required performance bond and payment bond. The surety company - the guarantor - agrees to cover the project owner's damages up to the bid bond amount, which is typically 5% or 10% of the bid amount. Most public works construction bids and many private commercial project bids require a bid bond as part of the bidding process. The bond is not a cost to your project budget - for well-qualified contractors it is issued at no charge or nominal cost.
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02 - What You Need to Apply
To complete a bid bond application you will need the project name and description, the scope of work, the bid amount or estimated bid price, the project owner and obligee information, the bid date and project start date, your business name and contact information, and basic financial information about your company. For smaller bid amounts with well-qualified contractors, the application process is fast and the bond can be issued within hours. Larger projects or higher bid amounts may require financial statements and additional underwriting review, but we move as quickly as the surety company's guidelines allow.
03 - Bond Forms and Obligee Requirements
Not all bid bond requests use the same bond form. Federal construction projects typically require Standard Form 24, issued by the GSA. State and local public works bids often have their own required bond forms tied to the project solicitation documents. Private commercial project owners may accept AIA A310 or their own standard bond form. Getting the wrong form rejected on bid day is not recoverable. When you apply through us, we ask about the project type and the obligee upfront so the correct bond form is issued on the first pass. We have issued bid bonds for contractors bidding on federal, state, municipal, and private commercial construction projects across all 50 states.
04 - After Bid Award: Performance and Payment Bonds
The bid bond gets you through the bidding process. If you are awarded the construction project, most project owners will require you to post a performance bond and a payment bond before work begins. The performance bond guarantees you will complete the contract according to its terms. The payment bond guarantees that subcontractors and suppliers are paid. Because we handled your bid bond, we already understand your bonding capacity and can move quickly on performance and payment bonds once you receive the award. Contractors who work with us on bid bonds have a running start on the full contract bonding sequence.
05 - How Underwriting Works
Bid bond underwriting is primarily a review of your financial capacity to complete the project and post the performance and payment bonds required at award. The surety company evaluates your financial statements, your work in progress, your backlog, your credit history, and your experience completing similar construction projects. Larger bid amounts require more detailed underwriting. Smaller bid amounts for qualified contractors often require minimal documentation and can be approved and issued within hours. We tell you upfront what the surety company will need based on your bid amount and project type so there are no surprises mid-application.
06 - Speed When It Counts
Bid deadlines are the most unforgiving deadline in construction. A contractor who misses the bid bond requirement misses the bid entirely, and that bid opportunity does not come back around. We have answered the phone when contractors had six hours to go and issued the bond in time. We have had bid bonds in a contractor's hands before other agencies returned the first callback. When you call Bonding Solutions for a bid bond application, you are talking to someone who understands what is at stake and moves accordingly.
Real Results. Real Deadlines Met.
"My experience working with Chris for a bid bond was just incredible, outstanding, and impressed - he made it possible with such short notice meeting the deadline within two days. I highly recommend Bonding Solutions - they get the job done!"- Taavon Baker, Verified Google Review
"These guys are the real deal - so fast and diligent. I had my bond in 6 hours. Wow, talk about relentless determination and true customer support. They gave my new company options and really helped me gain my proper contractors license so I could get to work fast."- Benjay Morgan, Verified Google Review
"Impossible to have been better. They delivered in record time. They were finished before 3 companies called me back. And I put multiple calls into each of them the day before."- Bill Weston, Verified Google Review
"Chris was incredibly helpful with getting us bonded. He was super responsive and accomplished exactly what we needed for our business quickly. I would highly recommend him and will hopefully get to work with him again."- Camden Schacher, Verified Google Review
"Chris answered calls after the first ring every time. And all promises were backed up and delivered promptly. Great all-around experience."- M.C., Verified Google Review
"By far the easiest business to work with for a large commercial bond and it isn't even close. They were efficient and reasonable from start to finish. I cannot recommend them highly enough."- Scott Renfrow, Verified Google Review
Applying Here vs. Scrambling to Find an Agency That Can Issue Before Your Bid Date
Every hour you spend waiting on an agency that can't issue same-day is an hour you're not spending on your bid package. Here is what the difference looks like.
Most surety bond agencies are not built for deadline-driven bid bond requests. They take down your information, route it through a queue, and call you back when they have time. If your bid date is tomorrow, that process doesn't work. We answer the phone. We tell you what we need. We issue the same business day in most cases and within hours when the deadline is today. Contractors who call us first don't end up scrambling. Contractors who call us last still get bonded - but at a level of stress that could have been avoided.
An agency that issues the wrong bond form isn't helping you - it's adding a problem to your deadline. We ask about your project type and the obligee at the start of every bid bond application. Federal construction bids, public works projects, state agency solicitations, and private commercial bids each have their own bond form requirements. We confirm the correct form before issuance so your bid package is complete and accepted on the first submission.
When you call Bonding Solutions, one agent takes your bid bond application, places it with the right surety company for your contractor profile and bid amount, and delivers the bond form to you - without routing your call through a call center or handing your file to someone who wasn't on the original call. Contractors in time-critical situations don't have time to re-explain their project to a second and third person. You explain it once. We handle it from there.
A surety bond agency that takes 24 hours to return a call on a bid bond request doesn't just lose that one transaction - they lose that contractor as a client forever. Construction contractors remember who came through when the deadline was real. We have contractors who called us in a deadline situation and have sent every bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond application through us ever since. Speed on your first bid bond is how a long-term bonding relationship starts.
Your Bid Package Needs a Bid Bond. We Issue Before Your Deadline.
Call us right now or apply online. We issue same-day. If your bid date is today, tell us that upfront and we will treat it accordingly. Here is what you get when you apply through Bonding Solutions.
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Common Questions About Bid Bonds and the Application Process
A bid bond is a type of surety bond that guarantees a contractor will enter the contract and provide the required performance bond and payment bond if awarded a construction project. Project owners - both public agencies and private owners - require bid bonds as part of the bidding process to protect against contractors who win the bid but fail to follow through. Most public works bids and many commercial construction project solicitations make a bid bond a mandatory part of the bid package. Without one, your bid will not be accepted.
Same-day in most cases. For well-qualified contractors with smaller bid amounts, we can often issue within hours of receiving your application. We have issued bid bonds for contractors who called us with a same-day bid deadline and had the bond in their hands before the submission window closed. If your bid date is today or tomorrow, tell us that the moment you call or apply online. We prioritize deadline-critical applications and move accordingly.
For most bid bond applications you will need your business name, address, and contractor license number; the project name, project owner, and obligee information; the scope of work and project description; your bid amount or estimated bid price; the bid date and project start date; and basic financial information about your company. Larger bid amounts may require financial statements and additional underwriting documentation. We tell you exactly what the surety company will need based on your specific project so there are no surprises mid-application.
The required bid bond amount is typically set by the project owner or stated in the solicitation documents. The most common requirement is 5% or 10% of the bid amount. Some public works projects require a flat dollar amount. Federal construction projects often follow GSA guidelines that specify the bond amount as a percentage of the contractor's bid price. We confirm what the obligee requires before issuing anything so the bond form matches the project specifications exactly.
For well-qualified contractors, bid bonds are typically issued at no cost or at a nominal fee. The surety company earns its premium on the performance bond and payment bond that follow a successful bid award - not on the bid bond itself. Newer contractors or contractors with limited bonding history may encounter a small fee in some cases. We give you straightforward pricing information upfront before your application is placed so you know what to expect.
Bond form requirements vary by project type. Federal construction bids typically require Standard Form 24, which is the GSA's official bid bond form. State and local public works bids often have their own required bond forms tied to the project's solicitation documents. Private commercial project owners may accept AIA A310 or their own standard bond form. We confirm the correct bond form for your specific project and obligee before we issue anything so your bid package is complete on the first submission.
Yes. Newer general contractors, smaller construction companies, and subcontractors apply for bid bonds successfully every day. The surety company will look at your business financial statements, your personal credit, your contractor license, your work history, and your capacity to complete the project if awarded. Smaller bid amounts on simpler construction projects are more accessible for newer contractors. We work with first-time applicants and explain exactly what the underwriting will require so you can put your best application forward and start building the bonding relationship you need to compete on larger projects over time.
Yes. If your bid is accepted and you are awarded the construction project, the project owner will require you to provide a performance bond and a payment bond before work begins. The performance bond guarantees you will complete the contract according to its terms. The payment bond guarantees that subcontractors and material suppliers are paid. Because we handled your bid bond and already have your business and project information on file, we can move faster on performance bonds and payment bonds than if you were starting fresh with a new agency. Many contractors use us for the full contract bonding sequence from bid through completion.
A bid bond is issued before a contract is awarded and covers the period from bid submission through contract execution. It guarantees that if you win the bid, you will sign the contract and post the required bonds. A performance bond is issued after award and covers the construction period. It guarantees you will complete the project according to the contract terms. Bid bonds and performance bonds are both types of contract bonds and are part of the same bonding sequence on most commercial and public construction projects.
Yes. The SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program is available to small contractors who may not qualify for bonding through traditional surety company underwriting alone. Under this program, the SBA guarantees a portion of the bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond, which makes it possible for qualifying small businesses and disadvantaged contractors to access bonding they would not otherwise be approved for. We can discuss whether your company may benefit from SBA program options as part of your bid bond application review.
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