Federal Performance & Payment Bond Application (Performance Plus)
Overview
Awarded a federal construction contract? You need a Federal Performance & Payment Bond before you can move forward. This bond — issued under the Miller Act — guarantees that you will complete the work as agreed and pay every subcontractor, supplier, and laborer on the job. Bond Titan makes it fast and straightforward to get your Performance Plus bond so your contract can proceed without delay.
Who Needs This Bond?
Your situation: a federal agency has awarded you a construction or service contract and is now requiring bonding before you can begin. Any prime contractor working on a federal project that meets the Miller Act threshold must carry both a performance bond and a payment bond. That covers general contractors, specialty contractors, and any other entity holding the prime contract with a federal agency. If your contract documents reference bonding requirements, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
Federal performance and payment bonds protect two distinct parties at once. The performance component assures the federal government — the obligee — that you will complete the contracted work according to all specifications and terms. The payment component protects subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers by guaranteeing they will be paid even if you default. Together, these bonds fulfill the dual protection mandate required on federally funded construction projects.
When is it Required?
Before you break ground — or even mobilize — the bond must already be executed and delivered to the contracting federal agency. Federal contracting officers will not issue a notice to proceed until bonding is confirmed. If you are in the contracting phase now, the clock is already running. Get your bond in place before that deadline so your project timeline stays intact.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies to construction and service contracts awarded by federal agencies anywhere in the United States. It is a federal requirement, not a state or local one, meaning the same bonding obligation applies regardless of which state the project is physically located in. The contracting federal agency is the obligee named on the bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and you will be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your Performance Plus application for your federal contract bond. The portal walks you through the required contract details, bond amount, and principal information. Once approved, your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can submit them to your contracting agency without delay.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency, bringing you direct access to a nationwide surety bond catalog without waiting on an agent callback or sitting through a lengthy approval process. Federal performance and payment bonds are among the most common bonds in our catalog, and our online portal is built to handle them efficiently. You get the bond you need, the documentation you require, and the speed your contract deadline demands.