Consensusdocs and Public Projects

I have attached some information provided by Consensusdocs which is an excellent resource for contractors bidding on public projects. Link to Consensusdocs Guidelines Please contact Clay Olson if you would like to discuss public bidding and procurement in South Carolina.  843-224-6676 (m0bile) or email clay@harperwhitwell.com  

The Miller Act and Performance Bonds

The Miller Act, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3131–3134, provides that, before any contract for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the United States of more than $150,000 (increased fris awarded to any person, that person (usually the general contractor) must furnish: (1) A performance bond in an amount the …

The Miller Act: An Introduction

The Miller Act is codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3131-3134.  The Act requires a general contractor contracting with the federal government or a federal governmental entity for a construction project with a contract in excess of $150,000 to obtain both a performance bond and a payment bond. The Miller Act's primary function is to foster construction and …