http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/ A discussion of bid bonds between contractors, agents, and underwriters. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:52 GMT vBulletin 10 http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/ http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2300-bond-line.html Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:42:25 GMT If you have a bonded project that is almost completed but maxes out your bonding capacity, what do you have to do before you can bid on you next project? If you have a bonded project that is almost completed but maxes out your bonding capacity, what do you have to do before you can bid on you next project? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2300-bond-line.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2248-background-checks.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:57:01 GMT Do you do background security checks on your applicants? Do you do background security checks on your applicants? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2248-background-checks.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2193-bid-results.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:14:09 GMT Do I have to keep you informed as to what the bid results are for each one of my bids? Do I have to keep you informed as to what the bid results are for each one of my bids? ]]> Bid Bonds Bond Magician http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2193-bid-results.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2186-cancelled-bid.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:46:10 GMT If I pay for an individual bid bond and the bid is cancelled for any reason, do I get my money back? If I pay for an individual bid bond and the bid is cancelled for any reason, do I get my money back? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2186-cancelled-bid.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2160-more-conservative.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:19:55 GMT With the current condition of the housing market being in a steady decline and the economy heading further into a recession, will the bonding companies become even more conservative in the guidlines for contract bonding? I know that less then a really strong credit history will deny consideration for bonding, but will people with a moderate to moderately-high credit strength get bumped out now? With the current condition of the housing market being in a steady decline and the economy heading further into a recession, will the bonding companies become even more conservative in the guidlines for contract bonding? I know that less then a really strong credit history will deny consideration for bonding, but will people with a moderate to moderately-high credit strength get bumped out now? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2160-more-conservative.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2134-certified-check-vs-bid-bond.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:08:37 GMT Is there any benefits to submitting a Bid Bond instead a certified check when bidding on a contract? Is there any benefits to submitting a Bid Bond instead a certified check when bidding on a contract? ]]> Bid Bonds h2o http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2134-certified-check-vs-bid-bond.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2083-bond-line.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:13:02 GMT If I get a bond line does it consist of single aggregate limits? If I get a bond line does it consist of single aggregate limits? ]]> Bid Bonds bad2thebond http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2083-bond-line.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2061-new-company.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:58:34 GMT We're a new company, and we're interested in bidding on some upcoming gov't jobs. Should we wait a while before getting involved with gov't jobs until we've become more established? Or could we at least start out with some of their smaller jobs for now? ]]> Bid Bonds h2o http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2061-new-company.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2042-bid-discrepancies.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:52:08 GMT I am a contractor that has been biding on local Municipality jobs all year only to out bid by the slightest amount again and again. While obtaining the bid results from the last bid I was told that a few of the other contractors I had been out bid by had various discrepancies with thier bonds and at these moments I was eligible to be awarded the job because I was the next closest bider. How do I find out about other contractor's bonds should this happen again? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2042-bid-discrepancies.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2038-background-check.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:30:00 GMT I am a contractor interested in finally doing govenment jobs, while talking to another contractor about getting bonded he informed me that certain background checks are required for approval. My credit score is strong and I own my property but I was in jail about eight years ago. Will this prevent me from getting a Bid Bond? I am a contractor interested in finally doing govenment jobs, while talking to another contractor about getting bonded he informed me that certain background checks are required for approval. My credit score is strong and I own my property but I was in jail about eight years ago. Will this prevent me from getting a Bid Bond? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2038-background-check.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2000-poor-credit.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:25:57 GMT I admit that I have a history of being late on payments which has lowered my credit score. I have heard that this will cause a higher premium on any bonds that I need but I keep getting denied for even getting any contract bonds. I am willing to pay more money, so why won't anyone offer my a bond? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/2000-poor-credit.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1999-new-york.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:56:47 GMT There is a large bid coming up in Queens NY that I would really like to obtain for my company. This is the first time that I have ever had to be bonded for a job. I keep calling companies all across the country to write this bond for me but as soon as I mention New York they turn me down. Can you help? There is a large bid coming up in Queens NY that I would really like to obtain for my company. This is the first time that I have ever had to be bonded for a job. I keep calling companies all across the country to write this bond for me but as soon as I mention New York they turn me down. Can you help? ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1999-new-york.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1992-existing-client.html Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:21:57 GMT I am a former client with your company and have multiple commercial bonds with you already. Recently I started up a construction company looking to bid on government jobs. Where do I look to apply on your web site and will it recognize me as a current client?:confused: I am a former client with your company and have multiple commercial bonds with you already. Recently I started up a construction company looking to bid on government jobs. Where do I look to apply on your web site and will it recognize me as a current client?:confused: ]]> Bid Bonds grasshopper http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1992-existing-client.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1980-quality-work.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:34:41 GMT Why won't a surety company take my company's quality of work into consideration? Shouldn't the approval process involve taking a look at our reputation as quality landscapers and not just the owner's personal credit? ]]> Bid Bonds Bond Magician http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1980-quality-work.html http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1959-bid-bond-premiums.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:50:07 GMT Should the premium of a bond be included in the amount of the bid? I am bidding soon on a pjoject and I want to include it it the bid....at least I think I should. Thanks. Should the premium of a bond be included in the amount of the bid? I am bidding soon on a pjoject and I want to include it it the bid....at least I think I should. Thanks. ]]> Bid Bonds Bond Guy http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com/bid-bonds/1959-bid-bond-premiums.html