4-eBonds - Bid Security.pdf
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- Indian River County, Florida
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This document is a procurement guidance file issued by Indian River County, Florida, detailing the implementation of electronic surety bonds (eBonds) through Surety2000 for the North County Aquatic Center Commercial Pool Spray Feature Replacement project. The document outlines a mandatory shift from traditional paper-based bid bonds to a digital submission process, requiring all contractors bidding on County projects to submit their entire bids, including bid bonds, completely online through the Surety2000 platform. The new eBond process eliminates the need for paper forms, notarizations, shipping, or in-person delivery, with bonds verified instantly through Surety2000's secure platform. Bidders must complete a four-step registration and submission process: confirm bonding agent registration with Surety2000, register as a bidder on the platform, submit the electronic bid bond, and provide the 11-digit Surety2000 bond verification code in the bid submission through Euna Bonfire.
The eBond process incurs an annual platform fee of $480 for bidders who have not previously registered with Surety2000, with both the bonding agent and bidder required to maintain active accounts. Key benefits of the electronic process include faster bid awards through instant bond verification, increased security with built-in fraud prevention measures including digital audit trails and QR code validation, and simplified administration reducing paperwork delays and administrative costs. For assistance with the eBond process, bidders may contact Surety2000 at 1-800-660-3263 or help@surety2000.com, or direct their bonding agents to register through the Surety2000 website.
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Indian River County is excited to announce another improvement to our public procurement process - implementing electronic surety bonds (eBonds) through Surety2000, a nationally recognized leader in secure, paperless bond execution.
The new process requires contractors bidding on County projects to submit their entire bid, including bid bonds, completely online — eliminating the need for paper forms, notarizations, shipping, or in-person delivery. In addition to saving time for contractors and County staff, the process improves accuracy, reduces administrative costs, and enhances security.
Key benefits of the eBond process include:
Faster bid awards — Bonds are verified instantly through Surety2000’s secure platform.
Increased security — Built-in fraud prevention measures, including digital audit trails, QR code validation, and a unique bond number for every document.
Simplified process — Contractors can submit bonds anytime, from anywhere, without the risk of lost or delayed paperwork.
To learn more about Surety2000, please review the educational video provided. Surety2000 - Learn More
Bidders should complete the below steps:
1. Confirm Bonding Agent Registration Verify that your bonding agent is registered with the Surety2000 e-Bond platform. If they are not yet registered, direct them to register at this site - Register Here
2. Bidder Registration If your bonding agent has an active account with Surety2000 and you (the Bidder) have not already registered, you must also register. The annual fee to utilize the Surety2000 platform is currently $480.
CLICK HERE to register with Surety2000.
3. Submit Your e-Bond Once both the bonding agent and Bidder have active Surety2000 accounts, the Bidder may use the platform to establish and submit the electronic bid bond with their bid.
4. Use Bond Code in Bid Submission Your bonding agent will provide an 11-digit, unique Surety2000 bond verification code. Enter this code in the “Surety2000 eBond Number” area in Euna Bonfire when preparing your bid.
This code allows the County, your bonding agent, and Surety2000 to confirm a valid bid bond has been issued for your project.
Need Assistance?
For more information about electronic bid bonds, please contact your bonding agent or:
Surety2000 (S2000)
PHONE: 1-800-660-3263
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