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 Maryland
No Maryland statute requires supply bonds. Under COMAR 21.06.07.10, a state procurement officer may require a performance bond on a supply, service or maintenance contract expected to exceed the small procurement amount; for construction contracts it is required.
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.