As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a “Bonding Basics” workshop on February 19, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
While this workshop will be conducted in a hybrid format, with in-person and virtual options to attend, in-person attendance will take place at the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., Room 243.
Kara Skinner – an industry expert and author of “The Little Black Bond Book” – will speak at this event and, along with the EIC team, field questions from event attendees.
The following items will be covered at this event:
- What “Surety” Is
- Types of Bonds
- Project and Contract Review
- Costs Associated with Bonding
- Underwriting
- Financial Statements
- Indemnity
- Red Flags for Contract Bonds
Registration and access details are available at makeittacoma.com/events.
Questions or requests to receive information in an alternate format can be directed to Linda Cerna at lcerna@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 453-9488.