Qualify for Facility Contracts with Maintenance Performance Bonds
HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors with service agreements know this pain: You're perfect for that government facility contract, but they want a performance bond. Let's get you qualified for those lucrative multi-year deals.
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Why Government Facility Contracts Are Pure Gold
HVAC contractors chase residential service calls for $200-500 each. Or you can secure 5-year federal building contracts worth $800,000 annually with predictable monthly payments.
Government Facilities
Federal buildings, courthouses, military bases, VA hospitals - they all want performance bonds for multi-year HVAC maintenance contracts.
- 3-5 year terms with options
- 100% performance bond required
Educational Facilities
Universities, community colleges, and large school districts require bonds for HVAC and electrical maintenance. Summer maintenance windows mean premium rates.
- State universities: Always required
- School districts: Usually over $100K
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and healthcare systems often require bonds for critical HVAC maintenance. When life support depends on your work, they want guarantees.
- Emergency response requirements
- Higher rates but steady work
Your Path from Residential to Facility Contracts
Start this process 60-90 days before you bid. Seriously.
Week 1-2
Get Your License Bond First
Start with state requirements:
- HVAC contractor license bonds (Alabama: $20K required)
- Electrical contractor license bonds
- Check your state requirements
Week 2-3
Find Facility Opportunities
Research your options:
- SAM.gov for federal contracts
- State procurement websites
- School district RFPs
Week 3-4
Get Pre-Qualified
Before you bid anything:
- Apply for performance bond capacity
- Get approval letter
- Know your exact rates
Questions Maintenance Contractors Actually Ask
What is a maintenance performance bond?
A maintenance performance bond guarantees that HVAC, electrical, or repair contractors will complete their service agreements according to terms. Required for most government facility maintenance contracts, typically $20K-100K bonds with 1-3% annual premiums.
How much do maintenance performance bonds cost?
Maintenance performance bonds typically cost 1-3% of the contract value annually. For a $500,000 facility contract, expect to pay $5,000-$15,000 per year. Alabama requires $20K HVAC bonds for licensing.
Additional Resources
Everything you need to understand maintenance bonds
Ready to Move from Service Calls to Service Contracts?
Chasing residential service calls is exhausting. Government facility contracts offer something rare in this business: predictability. The bond is just the entrance fee.