bond claim process

Filing a Payment Bond Claim: The Step-by-Step Playbook

When a sub or supplier doesn't get paid on a bonded project, they can pursue the payment bond. The process has specific steps, deadlines, and documentation requirements — and missing any of them can bar the claim regardless of its merits. Here's the step-by-step sequence for filing a payment bond claim, whether under the federal Miller Act or a state little Miller Act.