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Failure to submit the required bonds within the time specified by the Notice of Award, using the forms provided by the District, may result in cancellation of the award of Contract and forfeiture of the Bid Bond.\nc. The amount of the Contract, as used to determine the amounts of the bonds, shall be the total amount fixed in the Contractor's proposal for the performance of the required work.\nd. During the period covered by the Contract, if any of the sureties upon the bonds shall become insolvent or unable, in the opinion of the District, to pay promptly the amount of such bonds to the extent to which surety might be liable, the Contractor, within thirty (30) days after notice given by the District to the Contractor, shall provide supplemental bonds or otherwise substitute another and sufficient surety approved by the District in place of the surety becoming insolvent or unable to pay. If the Contractor fails within such thirty (30) day period to substitute another and sufficient surety, the Contractor shall, if the District so elects, be deemed to be in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder and upon the bid bond, and the District, in addition to any and all other remedies, may terminate the Contract or bring any proper suit or other proceedings against the Contractor and the sureties or any of them, or may deduct from any monies then due or which thereafter may become due to the Contractor under the Contract, the amount for which the surety, insolvent or unable to pay, shall have been liable on the bonds, and the monies so deducted shall be held by the District as collateral security for the performance of the conditions of the bonds.", "samples": [{"hash": "xx7UHkmVeN", "uri": "/contracts/xx7UHkmVeN#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 24.6755638123, "published": true}, {"hash": "jC7Z0gUNJrH", "uri": "/contracts/jC7Z0gUNJrH#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 24.6755638123, "published": true}, {"hash": "kbz8uJvfRbj", "uri": "/contracts/kbz8uJvfRbj#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 24.6741962433, "published": true}], "size": 23, "hash": "de9382838e9f2ff832084a344eba4e97", "id": 3}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [18, 36]}, {"key": "the-customer", "type": "definition", "offset": [94, 106]}, {"key": "under-this-contract", "type": "clause", "offset": [108, 127]}, {"key": "the-purchase-order", "type": "clause", "offset": [150, 168]}, {"key": "deemed-necessary", "type": "definition", "offset": [216, 232]}, {"key": "the-job", "type": "clause", "offset": [248, 255]}, {"key": "provide-a", "type": "definition", "offset": [270, 279]}, {"key": "the-contractor", "type": "definition", "offset": [299, 313]}, {"key": "in-default", "type": "clause", "offset": [326, 336]}], "snippet": "The authority and responsibility for requesting performance and payment bonds shall rest with the Customer. 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Upon request, the Construction Manager shall furnish a copy to any person or entity requesting a copy. Such bonds shall be in conformance and compliance with sec. 255.05, Florida Statutes, and shall contain the information and provisions set forth in the referenced section. Pursuant to sec. 255.05, the Construction Manager shall record the performance and payment bonds in the public records of Osceola County, Florida. 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The Faithful Performance Bond shall be conditioned that the Work under the Contract shall be performed in accordance with the Specifications and terms of this Agreement and shall guarantee the Work for a period of one (1) year. 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The bonds shall be issued by one or more surety companies acceptable to the Agencies. 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The Payment Bond shall secure and guarantee payment of all Subcontractors performing labor on the Project under this Agreement and furnishing supplies, materials or services in connection herewith. These Bonds shall be in effect through the duration of the Agreement plus the warranty period as required by the Contract Documents.\n21.3 Each Bond shall be written by a corporate surety, having a resident agent in the State of Florida and having been in business with a record of successful continuous operation for at least five (5) years. The Bonds required hereunder shall be executed by a responsible surety licensed in the State of Florida, and have at least the following minimum qualification in accordance with the latest edition of A.M. Best's Insurance Guide, published by \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 \u2587. 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If Contractor fails to make such substitution, City may procure such required Bonds on behalf of Contractor at Contractor\u2019s expense.\n21.5 The City may, in the City's sole discretion, inform surety of the progress of the Work, any defects in the Work, or any defaults of Contractor under the Contract Documents and obtain consents as necessary to protect the City's rights, interest, privileges and benefits under and pursuant to any Bond issued in connection with the Project.\n21.6 Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and any agents, employees, representative from and against any claims, expenses, losses, costs, including reasonable attorneys\u2019 fees, as a result of any failure of Contractor to procure the Bonds required herein.", "samples": [{"hash": "i9HZAUa4x6M", "uri": "/contracts/i9HZAUa4x6M#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Wastewater Pump Station Rehabilitation Agreement", "score": 33.0800018311, "published": true}, {"hash": "9c2vCXJm7Bb", "uri": "/contracts/9c2vCXJm7Bb#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Roadway Improvements Agreement", "score": 31.396522522, "published": true}, {"hash": "9v1fCcozwz2", "uri": "/contracts/9v1fCcozwz2#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Wastewater Pump Station Rehabilitation Agreement", "score": 29.6993541718, "published": true}], "size": 18, "hash": "35dd19e0c0e71d4985a8b23f525a24ff", "id": 8}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "a-payment-bond", "type": "clause", "offset": [23, 37]}, {"key": "by-contractor", "type": "clause", "offset": [57, 70]}, {"key": "all-contracts", "type": "clause", "offset": [75, 88]}, {"key": "article-6", "type": "definition", "offset": [162, 171]}, {"key": "irrevocable-letter-of-credit", "type": "definition", "offset": [210, 238]}, {"key": "payable-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [239, 249]}, {"key": "a-bank", "type": "clause", "offset": [265, 271]}, {"key": "the-bonds", "type": "clause", "offset": [319, 328]}, {"key": "the-contract-sum", "type": "definition", "offset": [371, 387]}, {"key": "by-owner", "type": "definition", "offset": [429, 437]}, {"key": "approved-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [472, 483]}, {"key": "the-requirements", "type": "clause", "offset": [519, 535]}, {"key": "bond-or-letter-of-credit", "type": "clause", "offset": [594, 618]}, {"key": "by-the-contractor", "type": "clause", "offset": [627, 644]}, {"key": "by-the-owner", "type": "clause", "offset": [658, 670]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [719, 727]}, {"key": "final-settlement", "type": "clause", "offset": [752, 768]}], "snippet": "14.1 A Performance and a Payment Bond shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR for all Contracts in excess of fifty thousand U.S. Dollars ($50,000.00) or if indicated in Article 6. 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Each bond shall be in the amount of the One Hundred Percent (100%) of contract sum and shall either be in the form supplied by Owner or shall be in such other form as approved by Owner. The bond shall make reference to this Contract, and may be drawn against in an appropriate amount as determined by the Owner in its sole discretion, when any damages to the Owner result from the Contractor\u2019s services pursuant to this Contract, or Contractor\u2019s malfeasance, misfeasance, or breach in the performance hereof. The purpose of the bond is to secure the performance of and the compliance with this Contract by and between the Contractor and Owner; the bond shall not be transferable. Each bond shall comply with the requirements of C.R.S. \u00a7\u00a7 \u2587\u2587-\u2587\u2587-\u2587\u2587\u2587 and 106. Contractor\u2019s Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Materials Bond shall be provided by surety or insurance companies that are duly licensed to do business in Colorado, and which appear on the list of \u201cCompanies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies\u201d as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury. All bonds signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be accompanied by a certified copy of that individual\u2019s authority to bind the surety. The evidence of authority shall show that it is effective on the date the agent or attorney-in- fact signed each bond. If the surety on any bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or if its right to do business in Colorado is terminated, or if it ceases to appear on Treasury Circular 570 noted above during the term of this Contract, Contractor shall promptly notify Montrose County, Colorado, and shall, within 20 days after the event giving rise to such notification, provide another bond and surety in compliance with this section.", "samples": [{"hash": "ckc8w2GrFac", "uri": "/contracts/ckc8w2GrFac#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 30.6091766357, "published": true}, {"hash": "eMIE7i6CAdU", "uri": "/contracts/eMIE7i6CAdU#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 30.5708522797, "published": true}, {"hash": "h5DmxoN51XY", "uri": "/contracts/h5DmxoN51XY#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Construction Contract", "score": 28.6546955109, "published": true}], "size": 17, "hash": "61a312eb3e1442f6938a9f0c442c7aca", "id": 9}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "the-contractor", "type": "definition", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "is-not-required-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [18, 36]}], "snippet": "The Contractor is is not required to furnish performance and payment bonds.", "samples": [{"hash": "9M9x8ZqS1Cr", "uri": "/contracts/9M9x8ZqS1Cr#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor", "score": 21.164270401, "published": true}, {"hash": "lJ7X0yt8Bdf", "uri": "/contracts/lJ7X0yt8Bdf#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor", "score": 20.9438743591, "published": true}, {"hash": "5YpnP362Nyn", "uri": "/contracts/5YpnP362Nyn#performance-and-payment-bonds", "label": "Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor", "score": 20.7905540466, "published": true}], "size": 16, "hash": "2e5505f32d828758b0f6a11c1da837d7", "id": 10}], "next_curs": "CmYSYGoVc35sYXdpbnNpZGVyY29udHJhY3RzckILEhZDbGF1c2VTbmlwcGV0R3JvdXBfdjU2IiZwZXJmb3JtYW5jZS1hbmQtcGF5bWVudC1ib25kcyMwMDAwMDAwYQyiAQJlbhgAIAA=", "clause": {"children": [["", ""], ["bond-may-be-required", "Bond May Be Required"], ["payment-bond", "Payment Bond"], ["bond-requirements", "Bond Requirements"], ["surety-qualification", "Surety Qualification"]], "parents": [["miscellaneous", "Miscellaneous"], ["confidentiality", "Confidentiality"], ["cooperative-purchasing", "Cooperative Purchasing"], ["annual-certification", "Annual Certification"], ["ongoing-performance-measures", "Ongoing Performance Measures"]], "title": "Performance and Payment Bonds", "size": 1228, "id": "performance-and-payment-bonds", "related": [["performance-and-payment-bond", "Performance and Payment Bond", "Performance and Payment Bond"], ["performance-bond-and-payment-bond", "Performance Bond and Payment Bond", "Performance Bond and Payment Bond"], ["performance-and-payment-bonds-for-individual-orders", "PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS FOR INDIVIDUAL ORDERS", "<strong>PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS</strong> FOR INDIVIDUAL ORDERS"], ["compensation-and-payment-terms", "Compensation and Payment Terms", "Compensation and Payment Terms"], ["compensation-and-payment", "Compensation and Payment", "Compensation and Payment"]], "related_snippets": [], "updated": "2025-08-15T04:21:20+00:00", "also_ask": ["What key terms must be included to ensure enforceability of performance and payment bonds?", "How can the clause be negotiated to limit the contractor\u2019s liability exposure?", "What are the most common pitfalls or fatal flaws in drafting these bond requirements?", "How do local laws or industry standards affect the interpretation and enforcement of these bonds?", "What evidence is typically required in court to enforce or challenge a performance or payment bond?"], "drafting_tip": "Specify bond amounts and conditions to ensure clarity of obligations; require reputable sureties to guarantee reliability; set timelines for bond submission to prevent project delays.", "explanation": "The Performance and Payment Bonds clause requires contractors to provide financial guarantees ensuring both the completion of the contracted work and the payment of subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers. Typically, these bonds are issued by a surety company and must be submitted before work begins, covering the full contract amount or a specified percentage. This clause protects the project owner from financial loss if the contractor fails to perform or pay, thereby reducing the risk of project delays and unpaid claims."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}