Key takeaway
At a glance
- Estimate bid, performance, and payment bond costs quickly.
- Include bond costs as a bid line item.
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About this tool
Surety Bond Premium Estimator for estimators and finance teams
Surety Bond Premium Estimator helps estimators and finance teams include bond premiums in bids. Enter contract value and bond rate and get estimated bond cost you can use immediately in your bid or project file.
Built for common US construction workflows, including municipal, state, federal, commercial, and subcontractor bid documentation.
Estimate bid, performance, and payment bond costs quickly.
How to use
Quick start guide
- 1Enter contract value
- 2Apply bond rate
- 3Review premium estimate
FAQ
Common questions
What does this tool do?
Estimate bid, performance, and payment bond costs quickly.
How should I apply the results?
Include bond costs as a bid line item.
Is this suitable for public bids?
Yes. The inputs align with typical DOT, municipal, and federal bid requirements.
The Surety Bond Premium Estimator gives estimators and finance teams estimated bond cost. It supports include bond premiums in bids with clear definitions, bid-use cases, and related questions contractors can review before they act.
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