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Payment Bond

Oregon BOLI Statutory Public Works Bond

This bond is required for contractors working on public construction projects in Oregon. If you're a contractor bidding on or performing work for government buildings, schools, or other publicly funded projects, you need this $30,000 bond. It protects workers and suppliers by guaranteeing you'll follow Oregon's labor …

Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for contractors working on public construction projects in Oregon. If you're a contractor bidding on or performing work for government buildings, schools, or other publicly funded projects, you need this $30,000 bond. It protects workers and suppliers by guaranteeing you'll follow Oregon's labor …

Who usually needs it

Prime contractors and all subcontractors working on Oregon public works projects with a total cost exceeding $100,000 must obtain this bond before starting work. This includes any employer paying prevailing wages on such projects, even without a CCB license (such as flagging businesses or temp agencies employing public works laborers).

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Payment bonds guarantee that a contractor will pay subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value. • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Payment bonds: Often paired with performance bonds at a combined rate. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bonding history reviewed. Payment bonds are required on most public proje…

Typical timeframe

Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateOR
Bond amount$30,000
ObligeeOregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Bond classPayment Bond
CategoryConstruction
BondOregon BOLI Statutory Public Works Bond
JurisdictionState
Plain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors working on public construction projects in Oregon. If you're a contractor bidding on or performing work for government buildings, schools, or other publicly funded projects, you nee…
Who needs this bondPrime contractors and all subcontractors working on Oregon public works projects with a total cost exceeding $100,000 must obtain this bond before starting work. This includes any employer paying prevailing wages on suc…
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