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Contract bond

Performance Bonds

For contract work when a project owner asks for a guarantee that the work will be completed according to the contract.

  • Who needs thisContractors and project teams handling public or private work where a performance obligation was requested.
  • Typical costSmall contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value (one-time upfront premium) Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases
  • TimeframeFull underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days
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Definition

What this category covers.

A performance bond is a contract surety bond that supports completion of a specific project according to the contract terms. It is underwritten against the contractor and the job, not as a simple posted license product.

Who typically needs it

Contractors and project teams handling public or private work where a performance obligation was requested.

Subtypes

Named paths inside this category.

Contract bonds overview

Bid, payment, performance, and maintenance family.

Contractor license bonds

Licensing path, not project performance.

What changes

State, obligee, and amount details matter.

Project owner, contract amount, bond form, and whether payment or bid bonds are also required all change the path.

Pricing & issuance

Typical cost and timing.

These are common ranges, not a quote. The premium is what you pay; the bond amount is the required coverage.

Performance Bond

  • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value (one-time upfront premium)
  • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases
  • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher
  • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bonding history reviewed

Timeframe: Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days

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Questions and details worth gathering.

Helpful details

  • Project owner
  • Job name
  • Contract amount
  • Bond form
  • Bid or start date
  • Related payment or bid bond needs

Next identification step

I need a performance bond. I can share the project owner, job name, contract amount, and whether payment or bid bonds were also requested.

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Education

Related guides.

Contract, Performance, and Payment Bonds Explained

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SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program guide

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FAQ

Common questions.

Is this page the same as starting an exact bond application?

No. This is a category guide. Exact bond selection depends on state, obligee, amount, and form wording. Ava can help identify the right exact path.

Is the bond amount the same as the premium?

No. The bond amount or penal sum is the coverage limit. The premium is what you pay and is quoted separately.

Can requirements change by state?

Yes. Forms, obligees, amounts, pricing, and issuance timing vary by state, agency, court, owner, and underwriting.

Next step

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