Friendswood, TX · Galveston County
One-Year Maintenance Bond
This bond template is completed by a contractor and surety to guarantee required corrections to a Friendswood construction project during the one-year maintenance period.
What this form is
The One-Year Maintenance Bond binds the contractor and surety to the City of Friendswood for a stated amount and requires the contractor to correct covered work that does not comply with the contract documents. It accompanies a construction contract and applies to defects discovered during the established one-year period. The bond asks for the project and contractor details, bond amount, addresses, signatures, and a certified copy of the surety’s Power of Attorney.
Who needs it
A contractor and its surety complete this bond for a Friendswood project covered by a construction contract and one-year maintenance obligation.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the contractor and surety sign and date the bond, and the form says to attach a certified copy of the Surety’s Power of Attorney.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Bond
Download the One-Year Maintenance Bond PDF.
- 2
Complete The Bond
Enter the contractor and surety names, bond amount, project information, and addresses.
- 3
Gather The Attachment
Attach a certified copy of the Surety’s Power of Attorney, as directed by the document.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the contractor and surety sign and date the bond, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the One-Year Maintenance Bond do?
- It binds the contractor and surety to the City of Friendswood for a stated amount and requires correction of covered work that does not comply with the contract documents.
- Who completes this bond?
- The contractor and surety provide project and bond details, addresses, and signatures. The document also calls for a certified copy of the Surety’s Power of Attorney.
- Do I need a notary for the One-Year Maintenance Bond?
- No. The contractor and surety sign and date the bond; it also requires a certified copy of the Surety’s Power of Attorney.
- How do I submit the One-Year Maintenance Bond?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This One-Year Maintenance Bond doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.