Bond Readiness Program and Bonding Services

• Access and enhanced contract opportunities as a result of your firm's bonded status
• Guidance on establishing business and financial credibility
• Direct connections and expert advice from a network of surety companies
• Education on the surety bonding process and prerequisites
• One-on-one financial management assistance for bonding qualifications or increasing your bonding limits

This program may be right for you, if:

• You own an NYC-certified M/WBE, or are in the process of certifying an NYC-based business, in the construction or construction trade sectors
• You have operated for at least two years
• You have at least $150,000 in most recent annual gross revenues

Thank you for your interest in the Bond Readiness Program.  We are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 cohort that will begin October 20, 2026.

Deadline to apply is Friday, October 9, 2026.

SBS's free clinics led by construction CPAs can help you set up and optimize the QuickBooks™ Premier Edition for Contractors accounting system, so you can manage your job costs effectively and provide the financial reports required by surety companies and lenders.

SBS offers one-hour webinars designed to help your construction and trade company expand its business. These webinars cover a range of topics related to surety bonding and capacity building, including strategies for increasing your bonding capacity, back office management techniques for growing your business, construction insurance tactics, and more.

Need help applying for an increased bond limit?

Request a one-on-one session with a surety agent or bond specialist who can assist you in both preparing for and navigating through the bonding process.