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Understanding the General Indemnity Agreement “GIA”

We live in interesting times, uncertain times, anxious times. It is difficult to predict what is going to happen to surety credit over the next few COVID-19 months (years?). It is likely, however, that sureties will rely on, more than ever, the general agreement of indemnity (GIA). As with any contract, it is […]

2020-08-31T13:14:31-04:00August 31st, 2020|

We’re Here For You!

• Still busy with work and need a bond? We are open and fully operational to help. Like construction, bonding is deemed an essential business and while taking everyone’s health and safety into consideration and staying in accordance with social distancing, we have taken the proper measures to stay open to serve you.

• Your current surety […]

2020-04-01T11:18:49-04:00April 1st, 2020|

Florida Limits Retainage on Public Projects to 5%

“After a 40-0 vote, Florida lawmakers have passed a bill that will limit the amount of retainage that can be withheld from contractor payments on state and local publicly funded projects to 5%. If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the legislation, the new law will go into effect Oct. 1, 2020. Currently, […]

2020-03-02T21:26:58-05:00March 2nd, 2020|

FDOT Prequalification Requires 2019 Financial Statement Changes.

Heads Up! The FDOT requires that an annual financial statement prepared under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) be included with the contractor’s annual prequalification package this year. Before you have your CPA finalize your financials, make sure they are doing it on the required method. According to the article that the Florida Transportation […]

2020-02-11T21:29:17-05:00February 11th, 2020|

How To Battle The Credit Bureaus and Win.

Whether you’re contesting an error or combating fraud, Kiplinger put out a great guide on how to secure the best chance of success.

“The three major credit-reporting bureaus—Equifax, Experian and Trans­Union—have logged the most complaints for four years running, according to a report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. […]

2020-01-20T18:16:02-05:00January 20th, 2020|

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