North Dakota Department of Transportation · North Dakota state form

Bid Bond - Single Project SFN 14196

Use SFN 14196 to submit a bid bond for a single project to the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Principal and surety acknowledgments must be notarized.

What this form is
SFN 14196 is a single-project bid bond for the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The principal and surety provide identifying information, sign the bond, and acknowledge their signatures before a notary. The bond states that it is for ten percent of the bid amount. The form says only the original bond will be accepted and may be void if altered without NDDOT consent.
Who needs it
A principal and surety submitting a bid bond for a project identified in a bid to the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Why it needs a notary
The principal and surety acknowledgments must be notarized. Each signer can complete the acknowledgment online with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Submit the completed original form to Construction Services Division, North Dakota Department of Transportation, 608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0700.

Questions

What is SFN 14196 used for?

SFN 14196 is a bid bond for a single project. The principal and surety bind themselves for ten percent of the amount bid on the identified project or projects.

Does SFN 14196 need to be notarized?

Yes. The form includes separate acknowledgment sections for the principal and surety, with notary signature and stamp fields. These acknowledgments can be completed online with a commissioned online notary.

Where do I submit the completed bid bond?

The form directs submitters to send the completed original to Construction Services Division, North Dakota Department of Transportation, 608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0700.