Surety Bonds
How to Get Bonded for Government Construction Contracts
Federal and state government projects require bid bonds at submission and performance/payment bonds upon award. You need an established surety relationship before bidding government work.
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What bonding do I need to bid on government construction projects?
Federal projects over $150,000: bid bond with your proposal, performance and payment bonds (each 100% of contract value) within 10 days of award. This is federal law under the Miller Act.
State and local projects: most states have Little Miller Acts with similar requirements at lower thresholds ($25K–$200K depending on state). Check your specific state’s requirements.
The practical requirement: you need a surety relationship established before you submit your first government bid. Trade Safe works with contractors at all stages — from getting your first license bond to building the surety capacity for multi-million dollar government contracts. Start early.
Need a surety bond fast?
Trade Safe helps contractors get bonded same-day in most cases. We work with multiple surety markets to find the best rate for your situation.