WHAT WE HELP WITH
Build the file sureties want to see
Many public construction contracts require bid, performance and payment bonds, and small contractors are often held back because their paperwork is not ready. Our founder has gone through surety underwriting for his own construction company and bids on public projects himself. We help you prepare a strong, organized bond file.
Bond Application Packages
Complete, organized applications.
- Contractor questionnaires
- Company and owner information
- Project history and references
- Key staff resumes
- Bank and supplier references
- Document checklists
Performance & Payment Bonds
Prepare for award and contract start.
- Contract bond requirements
- Final contract documents
- Subcontractor and supplier lists
- Schedule of values
- Insurance certificate coordination
- Award-to-start checklists
Financial Documents
Numbers that support your bond request.
- Business financial statements
- Work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
- Completed project schedules
- Personal financial statements
- Coordination with your CPA
- Bookkeeping clean-up
Growing Bond Capacity
Plan for larger projects over time.
- Bonding capacity planning
- Working capital tracking
- Bank line of credit preparation
- Project size strategy
- Annual surety updates
- Past performance records
Bid Bond Support
Be ready when a bid needs a bond.
- Bond terms in solicitations
- Bid bond request packages
- Bid amount and due dates
- Surety agent coordination
- Deadline tracking
- Bid package checklists
Small Business Programs
Options for newer and smaller contractors.
- SBA Surety Bond Guarantee prep
- Small contractor surety programs
- Licensed surety agent introductions
- Certification documents
- Capability statements
- Government contracting support
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to a stronger bond file
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Review your situation
We review your company, finances, project history and the bonds your target bids require.
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Build your bond file
We organize the documents, schedules and application forms and coordinate with your CPA.
3
Work with a surety agent
We help you present the file to a licensed surety agent, who handles the application with the surety company.
Contractor Bonding: Frequently Asked Questions
USLaw Group LLC helps small contractors prepare for surety bonds on public and private construction projects. Based in Manassas, Virginia, we support contractors across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and nationwide.
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What bonds do public construction projects require?
Public projects commonly require a bid bond with the bid, then performance and payment bonds when the contract is awarded. The solicitation and the applicable federal, state or local law set the requirements and amounts.
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What do surety companies look at?
Sureties usually review character, capacity and capital: your experience and references, your ability to complete the work, and your financial strength, including financial statements, work in progress and credit.
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Do you sell or issue bonds?
No. USLaw Group LLC is not a surety company, insurance agency or insurance producer. Bonds are issued by surety companies through licensed agents. We help you prepare and organize your file.
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Can a new contractor get bonded?
Often yes, starting with smaller projects. Programs such as the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help eligible small businesses get bonds they might not qualify for on their own.
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Do I need CPA-prepared financial statements?
It depends on the size of the bonds you need. Smaller bonds may be based on internal statements, while larger bond programs often ask for reviewed or audited statements prepared by a CPA. We coordinate with your CPA.
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How long does it take to get ready?
If your books are current, a basic bond file can often be ready in a few weeks. If bookkeeping needs clean-up, it can take longer, so start well before your next bid.
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How do I get started?
Book a consultation online or call 5712452001 and tell us about the projects you want to bid.
Get ready for your next bonded bid
Book a consultation and we will build a simple plan to get your bond file ready.
USLaw Group LLC provides document preparation, bookkeeping coordination and administrative support. We are not a surety, insurance agency or insurance producer and do not sell, issue or guarantee bonds. Bonding decisions are made by surety companies.