Florida Hillsborough Airport Aviation Authority Concessionaire Bond
Overview
Concessionaires operating at Tampa International Airport or other facilities managed by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority must post this bond before opening for business. It guarantees that you will fulfill every financial obligation tied to your concession agreement — rent, fees, and any other amounts owed to the Authority. If you default, the Authority can make a claim against the bond to recover what it is owed. This is a contractual requirement built into your concessionaire agreement, not optional.
Who Needs This Bond?
You have been awarded a concession contract at a Hillsborough County Aviation Authority facility and now need to post this bond to activate your agreement. Retailers, food and beverage operators, car rental companies, and any other vendor granted space or operational rights within an Authority-managed airport will face this requirement. Your contract will specify the bond amount and the deadline for delivering proof. Without this bond in place, your concession agreement cannot move forward.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority against financial loss caused by a concessionaire who fails to pay rent, fees, or other contract obligations. You are the principal — the party bound to perform. The Authority is the obligee — the party protected. A claim is triggered when you fail to meet a financial obligation under your concession agreement and the Authority suffers a documented loss as a result.
When is it Required?
Before your concession can open and before the Authority considers your agreement fully executed, this bond must be issued and delivered. Do not wait until your opening date to start the process — the Authority expects the bond as a precondition to activation, not a post-opening formality. Check your contract language now for the exact deadline and required bond amount. Starting the purchase process today gives you time to deliver proof without delay.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to concession operations at facilities managed by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, which includes Tampa International Airport and other Authority-controlled properties in Hillsborough County, Florida. It is not a statewide license bond and does not apply to concessions at other Florida airports. Your obligation under this bond exists only within the scope of your Hillsborough County Aviation Authority concession agreement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab and begin your application immediately. Enter your business details and the bond amount specified in your concession agreement, then complete the purchase online — no agent callback required. Once issued, you will receive your bond documents digitally so you can deliver proof to the Authority right away.
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