Oregon Statutes 200.200 – Security for performance by emerging small business
(1) When any requirement exists under ORS § 279.835 to 279.855 or ORS Chapter 279A, 279B or 279C to provide a surety bond or other security for the faithful performance of a public contract, an emerging small business may provide:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 200.200
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(a) A surety bond issued by a corporate surety qualified by law to issue surety insurance as defined in ORS § 731.186;
(b) A stipulation or undertaking with one or more individual sureties; or
(c) Any other form of security specified in the statute requiring the security.
(2) When the security for the faithful performance of a public contract is in the form of a stipulation or undertaking with one or more individual sureties, the individual sureties must be residents of this state. The total net worth of all the individual sureties on the stipulation or undertaking must be at least twice the sum specified in the stipulation or undertaking. The public agency requiring the security shall determine if the sureties possess the qualifications prescribed by this subsection. [1991 c.517 § 8; 2003 c.794 § 217]