Case Study: Ironworkers Bond - 3 Years for the price of one

Union Rebar Contractor, California

$25,000 Union Bond (District Council of Ironworkers)
Also Required: Performance & Payment Bonds for a bonded project

A California-based reinforcing steel (rebar) contractor operating a union shop needed to secure performance and payment bonds for a project that required bonding. In addition, union rules required the contractor to post a $25,000 surety bond with the District Council of Ironworkers.

The contractor had previously paid $750 for a one-year bond. This time around, after shopping the market, he was quoted $1,250 — still for just one year of coverage. Looking for a better solution, he was referred to JRG Surety.

At JRG Surety, we understand that union-required bonds in California often get overlooked or overcharged by general brokers. We tapped into our network of sureties who work with union contractors across California and who understand the importance of long-term compliance and cost control.

Instead of settling for a one-year bond at $1,250, we secured a three-year bond with the same premium. No renewals. No added cost.

• 3-year bond term secured
   
• Locked-in premium of $1,250.00
   
• No annual renewal or rate increase
   
• Full compliance with District Council of Ironworkers
   
• Contractor saved both time and money
   
• Project bonding and labor requirements fully met
   

Bonding in California comes with unique labor, union, and compliance requirements — especially for contractors operating union shops. JRG Surety specializes in helping contractors across the state navigate those challenges and come out ahead, with smarter, more cost-effective bonding solutions.

Whether you're bidding public works or meeting union obligations, JRG Surety can help. We’ve been supporting California contractors with strategic bonding solutions since 1994.

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