Definitions

15 U.S. Code § 694a. Definitions

As used in this part—
(1)
The term “bid bond” means a bond conditioned upon the bidder on a contract entering into the contract, if he receives the award thereof, and furnishing the prescribed payment bond and performance bond.
(2)
The term “payment bond” means a bond conditioned upon the payment by the principal of money to persons under contract with him.
(3)
The term “performance bond” means a bond conditioned upon the completion by the principal of a contract in accordance with its terms.
(4)
The term “surety” means the person who (A) under the terms of a bid bond, undertakes to pay a sum of money to the obligee in the event the principal breaches the conditions of the bond, (B) under the terms of a performance bond, undertakes to incur the cost of fulfilling the terms of a contract in the event the principal breaches the conditions of the contract, (C) under the terms of a payment bond, undertakes to make payment to all persons supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract if the principal fails to make prompt payment, or (D) is an agent, independent agent, underwriter, or any other company or individual empowered to act on behalf of such person.
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