What does the Friendswood Bidder’s Bond do?

It secures the bidder’s obligation to enter a written contract and provide required submittals if awarded the project. It also states conditions under which the bond may be collected.

Who signs the Bidder’s Bond?

The bidder or principal and the surety sign the bond. The form also provides spaces for an attorney-in-fact signature, printed names, addresses, and attestations.

Do I need a notary for the Friendswood Bidder’s Bond?

No. The bidder and surety sign and date this document without a notary. Attach a certified copy of the surety’s Power of Attorney.

How do I submit the Friendswood Bidder’s Bond?

The document does not specify a submission department or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Friendswood, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Bidder’s Bond

Bidders and sureties complete this bond for a City of Friendswood project bid to secure the bidder’s obligation to enter a contract if awarded.

What this form is

This bond identifies the bidder, surety, project, and bond amount, which the document specifies as 5% of the total bid, including allowances and alternatives. It states that the bond may be collected if the bidder withdraws after the bid is opened or, if awarded the contract, fails to sign it and provide required submittals. The bidder and surety sign and attach a certified copy of the surety’s Power of Attorney.

Who needs it

A bidder submitting a City of Friendswood project bid and its surety complete and sign this bond.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the bidder and surety sign and date it, and a certified copy of the surety’s Power of Attorney must be attached.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Bond
Download the Friendswood Bidder’s Bond PDF.
2
Complete The Bond
Enter the bidder, surety, bond amount, project name and numbers, and project location.
3
Gather The Attachment
Attach a certified copy of the surety’s Power of Attorney.
4
Submit The Bond
Submit the completed bond to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Friendswood Bidder’s Bond do?: It secures the bidder’s obligation to enter a written contract and provide required submittals if awarded the project. It also states conditions under which the bond may be collected.
Who signs the Bidder’s Bond?: The bidder or principal and the surety sign the bond. The form also provides spaces for an attorney-in-fact signature, printed names, addresses, and attestations.
Do I need a notary for the Friendswood Bidder’s Bond?: No. The bidder and surety sign and date this document without a notary. Attach a certified copy of the surety’s Power of Attorney.
How do I submit the Friendswood Bidder’s Bond?: The document does not specify a submission department or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Bidder’s Bond doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.