MoDOT Highway Construction Bid Bond
What it is & who requires it
Bidders on MoDOT/MHTC highway construction contracts let to the lowest responsible bidder.
Obligee: Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. Citation: RSMo 227.100, subsection 2.
Bond amount
Equal to 5% of the bid (a certified or cashier’s check for the same amount is an accepted alternative). Scales with the bid — not a fixed figure.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Until execution and delivery of the performance bond (bid cycle)
Renewal: N/A
Filing
Filed with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission when you bid a MoDOT highway construction contract, covering the bid cycle until the performance bond is executed and delivered. Required under RSMo 227.100, subsection 2; the surety must be authorized by the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the MoDOT Highway Construction Bid Bond?
- It’s required by Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (RSMo 227.100, subsection 2). Bidders on MoDOT/MHTC highway construction contracts let to the lowest responsible bidder.
- How much is the MoDOT Highway Construction Bid Bond?
- Equal to 5% of the bid (a certified or cashier’s check for the same amount is an accepted alternative). Scales with the bid — not a fixed figure.
- How do I get the MoDOT Highway Construction Bid Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Until execution and delivery of the performance bond (bid cycle) Renewal: N/A
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-06); the source link is on this page.
