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 a formal acknowledgment by a surety company that it consents to modifications to an existing contract between the County and a contractor. The form is designed to be completed when change orders are issued that alter the contract amount, extend the completion timeline, or both. The surety must acknowledge that its performance bond and payment bond will be adjusted accordingly to reflect any changes in contract amount and timeline. The document requires execution by an authorized representative of the surety company, with an official seal, and must be notarized before a Florida notary public to be valid.

The form specifically references the Stormwater Countywide Ditch and Side-Drain Restoration Contract with Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department, which has an estimated value of $4,938,100.00 and includes a one-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals. The work involves ditch maintenance, reshaping, selective vegetation removal, installation or replacement of drainage infrastructure, and associated restoration activities across Hillsborough County. An 8% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontractor participation goal has been established for this contract. The Consent of Surety form ensures that any changes to this contract's scope, cost, or schedule are properly authorized by the bonding company, protecting all parties involved in the project.