Federal Bid Bond Application (Performance Plus)
Overview
Federal contracting requires more than a low bid — it requires proof you can deliver. When a federal agency puts a project out for bid, contractors must demonstrate financial backing before they can even compete. This bond application through Bond Titan unlocks access to the full suite of federal construction bonds — bid, performance, payment, and beyond — so you can pursue government contracts with confidence.
Who Needs This Bond?
General contractors, specialty trade contractors, and construction firms of all sizes pursuing federal government contracts need this bond application. If you are responding to a federal solicitation that requires a bid bond, or if award of a contract will obligate you to provide performance and payment bonds, this is your starting point. Any contractor working on federally funded projects subject to the Miller Act will encounter these requirements.
What is this Bond For?
Bid bonds protect the federal government — the obligee — against the risk that a winning bidder walks away from the contract. They guarantee that if your bid is accepted, you will enter into the contract and furnish the required performance and payment bonds. The Performance Plus application covers the full bonding package, ensuring your surety capacity is in place before you bid and ready to convert the moment you win.
When is it Required?
At the point of submitting a bid on a federal project, the contracting officer will typically require a bid bond as part of your proposal package. You must secure this bond before your bid is submitted — not after award. Once you win, performance and payment bonds are required before work begins, making it critical to have your bonding capacity established well in advance.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies to federal government contracts across the United States. It is not a state-level requirement — it is governed by federal procurement rules and applies wherever the federal agency is located or the project is being built. Contractors bidding on projects in any state can use this application.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your business and project details, and your bond documentation will be processed through the portal. No agent callback required — the process is designed to move as fast as your bid deadline demands.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is a nationwide surety bond storefront powered by The Southern Agency, built for contractors who need bonds now — not next week. Our online catalog covers federal bonding requirements from bid through completion, with no waiting on hold and no back-and-forth with an agent. Buy online, get bonded, and get back to winning contracts.