Surety bond diagram showing the contractor, public owner, and surety relationship

Bid Bonds in Georgia

State: required on contracts with an estimated amount greater than $100,000. § 13-10-40
Local: required under § 36-91-70 , subject to the same $250,000 Chapter 91 reach described above.
Amount: at least the total amount payable under the contract, and it must be increased as the contract amount increases. Change orders that raise the contract price require a corresponding bond increase.

August 23, 2026

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Frank Quinn

Georgia-licensed commercial lines producer specializing in coverage for trade contractors — Tree Service, Roofing, General Contracting, HVAC, and Electrical. Georgia License #244699 · NPN 22134534

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