4-Consent of Surety-Change Order.pdf.pdf

This is a Consent of Surety to Change Order form used by Hillsborough County, Florida for construction contracts. The document serves as formal acknowledgment and agreement by a surety company to modifications made to an existing contract between the county and a contractor. The form permits the surety to consent to change orders that may increase or decrease the contract amount and/or extend the completion date by a specified number of calendar days. The document requires execution by an authorized representative of the surety company, either as a direct signatory or as an attorney in fact with attached power of attorney documentation. Notarization by a Florida notary public is required, with the notarization occurring either through physical presence or online methods.

The Consent of Surety form establishes that the performance bond and payment bond originally furnished under the contract are adjusted to reflect any modifications in contract amount and time specified within the change order. The document template includes blank fields for the contract title, principal contractor name, surety company name, agent information, change order number, dollar amount of adjustment, calendar days of extension, and execution date. This form is essential for ensuring that surety bonds remain valid and enforceable following any contractual modifications to Hillsborough County construction projects.