This bond is required for contractors who work on water and sewer projects for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission in Maryland. It protects the Commission by guaranteeing that contractors will complete their work as promised and pay their suppliers and workers. The bond amount varies depending on the project s…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for contractors who work on water and sewer projects for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission in Maryland. It protects the Commission by guaranteeing that contractors will complete their work as promised and pay their suppliers and workers. The bond amount varies depending on the project s…
Who usually needs it
Construction contractors (including those handling service connections or system extensions) awarded construction contracts by WSSC Water in excess of a threshold amount (often $100,000) must obtain this bond. The performance bond ensures faithful completion of the contract, while the payment bond protects suppliers of labor and materials by guaranteeing pr…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Performance bonds guarantee that a contractor will complete a project according to the contract terms. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value (one-time upfront premium). • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bon…
Typical timeframe
Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
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StateMDBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeWashington Suburban Sanitary CommissionBond classPerformance BondCategoryOtherBondWSSC Payment and Performance BondPlain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors who work on water and sewer projects for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission in Maryland. It protects the Commission by guaranteeing that contractors will complete their wor…Who needs this bondConstruction contractors (including those handling service connections or system extensions) awarded construction contracts by WSSC Water in excess of a threshold amount (often $100,000) must obtain this bond. The perfo…
