Bid but no final bond required

[Bond Magician]

Can you issue a bid bond for me if a final bond is not required?

[Surety Queen]

Originally Posted by Bond Magician

Can you issue a bid bond for me if a final bond is not required?

Well, yes... but it's not a preferred situation. When one of our established contractors needs a bid bond - and we know no final bond is required - we will generally do it as a courtesy for a good client.

[Bond Magician]

Originally Posted by Surety Queen

Well, yes... but it's not a preferred situation. When one of our established contractors needs a bid bond - and we know no final bond is required - we will generally do it as a courtesy for a good client.

Are there any companies out there who will write a letter for a company who is not a current client?

[Surety Queen]

Originally Posted by Bond Magician

Are there any companies out there who will write a letter for a company who is not a current client?

Oh sure. Just don't be surprised if they charge a fee for the service. What you have to remember is that Surety companies make their money issuing performance bonds. Bid bonds are a service so if only bids are getting issued and no final bonds are required, no one is making any money and, let's face it, that's what we're all here for.