What a supply bond is
A supply bond guarantees a supplier will deliver materials or equipment as the contract says. Public agencies and project owners use them on large supply contracts.
In Illinois
The Illinois Public Construction Bond Act (30 ILCS 550/1) applies to public works construction, not supply purchases. Supply bonds are set by the purchase contract or bid documents.
You need this bond if you're
- A material supplier on a public contract
- An equipment vendor or manufacturer
- A distributor supplying a large private project
What the surety looks at
Your business, credit and the supply contract. Large contracts can need financial statements.