Louisiana — State Of Louisiana Performance Bond
Prepare performance security for a Louisiana public contract. Start with the award, contract documents, and public entity's bond form so the security matches the work actually awarded.
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- Recorded state
- Louisiana
- Bond type
- Performance, Payment, Maintenance & Site Improvement Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
A performance bond secures the contractor's performance of the identified public contract. It is different from a bid bond submitted before award and from payment protection for subcontractors or suppliers.
- Who needs it
- Contractors arranging performance security requested for a Louisiana public contract.
- Who it protects
- The public entity named in the contract is the bond recipient. The contract, incorporated conditions and performance bond define the surety's obligation if the contractor fails to perform.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Louisiana Legislature: R.S. 38:2216, public contracts and bonds (opens in a new tab)Checked October 18, 2026
Have these ready
- Award notice, complete contract and required bond forms.
- Exact public entity and legal contractor.
- Performance amount and payment-security instructions.
- Financial, experience and project schedule information.
Questions about this bond
Is this a bid bond?
No. A bid bond supports the bid-stage obligation; performance security relates to the awarded contract.
Who should be named as obligee?
Use the public entity identified in the contract and required form.
Does performance security automatically satisfy payment bonding?
Review the contract's separate or combined forms. Performance and payment obligations are not interchangeable.
Can issuance time be guaranteed?
Underwriting depends on the contractor, contract and required information. Plan the application around the award deadline.