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CONTRACT SURETY BONDS 101: The basics of bonding. 2013. What is a Surety Bond?. Principal. Obligee. Surety. Surety Bonds Mandated on Public Works. Federal Heard Act (1894) Miller Act (1935) State & Local “Little Miller Acts”. Types of Bonds. Bid Performance Payment.
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What is a Surety Bond? Principal Obligee Surety
Surety Bonds Mandated on Public Works • Federal • Heard Act (1894) • Miller Act (1935) • State & Local • “Little Miller Acts”
Types of Bonds • Bid • Performance • Payment
Prequalification Process Attorneys Surety Company Contractor Lenders Producer Auditors Advisory Group Role of the Producer
Prequalification Financial Statements Capacity Organization References Credit History
Prequalification Financial Statements Capacity Organization References Credit History Banking Relationships
Financial Statement Analysis OpinionPage BalanceSheet IncomeStatement AccountSchedules Cash FlowStatement FinancialStatement
Financial Statement Analysis OpinionPage BalanceSheet IncomeStatement General &AdministrativeExpenses AccountSchedules Cash FlowStatement ManagementLetter ContractSchedules ExplanatoryNotes FinancialStatement
Benefits of Bonds • Financial security • Construction assurance
Functions of Bonds • Avoid liens • Create a smooth transition from construction financing topermanent financing • Provide support to contractor • Ensure project completion
For More Information Surety Information Office (SIO) www.sio.org | sio@sio.org SIO is a joint initiative of The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) and National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP).