“Little Miller Act” is a colloquial name for state level legislation that’s modeled after a federal legislation which has been in existence for over 80 years. It regulates the kinds of surety bond that a contractor is required to carry should they wish to bid on a government contract. Still, the first time you encounter … Continue reading “Pennsylvania Little Miller Act”
Just like anywhere else, if you’re running a small or medium contracting and construction business in Oregon, at some point it probably means bidding on big government jobs. This can be intimidating, especially when you find yourself contending with Miller Act requirements for the first time. As a small business owner, you might not even … Continue reading “Oregon Little Miller Act”
If you’re a contractor running a small- to medium-sized company and you’re encountering the term, “Little Miller Act” for the first time, it might be a bit confusing. How is it related to the Federal Miller Act? Is it the same thing? What exactly is the Federal act, and how does it affect you? At … Continue reading “Oklahoma Little Miller Act”
When you’re a small or medium-sized contracting business, the best way to grow your income and profits is to get those first jobs working on government contracts. You expect to carry certain levels of bonding when you pursue such jobs, but you might be confused and stressed when you hear terms like, “Miller Act” and … Continue reading “Ohio Little Miller Act”
Surety bonding is a fact of life for contracting and construction businesses. It’s the way in which you give security and peace of mind to the people with whom you’re contracting, as well as to those entities who contract with you. It’s even required by law, depending on the individual state and project you’re undertaking. … Continue reading “North Dakota Little Miller Act”
When you’re a contracting business, it’s essential that you have the ability to offer security to your contract providers – that is, they need reassurance that you’ll be able to complete the job you promise to do. That’s especially important if you are a small or medium sized company just beginning to attempt government contracts. … Continue reading “New York Little Miller Act”
If you work in the construction and contracting industries, you’re already well aware of the importance of surety bonding. What you may not be aware of, especially if you’re a small business trying to grow to compete at larger levels, is that there are federal and state laws regulating the kinds of bonds you must … Continue reading “New Mexico Little Miller Act”
As far back as 1894 in the late 19th century the government realized the importance of protecting itself against unscrupulous and irresponsible contractors and even against losses from unforeseen consequences on a job. This resulted in the Heard Act, which required contractors to be bonded against such issues. The Heard Act had major weaknesses, however, … Continue reading “New Jersey Little Miller Act”
As a contractor, in order to grow your business at some point, you’ll want to bid on a government project. When this happens you’ll find yourself suddenly faced with terms like, “Miller Act” and “Little Miller Act.” Unfamiliar terminology can always throw you for a loop, but there’s no reason to panic. You already know … Continue reading “New Hampshire Little Miller Act”
Originally called the Heard Act when first established back in the late 19th century, the current Miller Act was put into place in 1935 and serves to protect materials and service providers. It protects the Federal government from irresponsible contractors who bid on jobs and don’t fulfill their responsibilities. It requires all contractors to carry … Continue reading “Nevada Little Miller Act”
