Performance
Bond Requirements
Requirements
for performance bonds vary depending on the size and type
of work to be performed. The risk assumed by the surety is affected
by many variables and underwriters take all aspects into consideration
when approving (or declining) a bond request, and offering pricing terms
or associated requirements. Prices can also be affected by filed
rates depending on the state in which the bond is written. The
fact is that risk determines rate one way or another in nearly all situations. After
all, this can be considered the essence of the insurance and surety industry.
To control as well as take measure of this risk the surety requires specific
items and / or forms which help in the process.
At Viking Bond Service we have streamlined programs available for contracts
up to $250,000. These programs have proven to be highly successful
for contractors with limited bond activity. These bonds are underwritten
and issued quickly, and typically only require a credit check, copy of
the contract or bid invitation, and a short application.
For larger and more complex contract bonds we will generally require
a full submission. This typically consists of a credit check, a
full length contractor questionnaire, copy of the contract or bid invitation,
prior year and current business financials, personal financial information
on owners and a bank letter. Please contact our contract department
today for a free consultation. We can generally provide an indication
of the approval terms by answering a few simple questions.
We realize
that in a volatile economy contractors can and do fall on hard times.
We have programs in place to assist those that might not otherwise qualify
for bonding capability. Please contact one of our contract bond specialists
to discuss the particulars of these programs. Our Contract Department
is trained to gather information over the phone in initial consult so
as to gain and offer a general idea of what terms would be available
to you or your contractor client on a given project. We offer this
service regardless of the amount of the contract or state in which the
work is to be done. |