Georgia Performance Bond for Pump Contractors

The Georgia Performance Bond for Pump Contractors is a type of surety bond required by the State of Georgia, Department of Natural Resources in order to obtain a Pump Contractors Certification. It is a $20,000 bond and the cost of the surety bond is usually between 1% and 3% of the bond amount. Surety1 will shop its many markets to procure the right price at the right terms.

How to get a Georgia Performance Bond for Pump Contractors

At Surety1.com we make it easy to obtain this surety bond. Our simple, three step process is:

1. Complete the easy to navigate and secure online application. ¹
2. Review the free, no obligation quote from one of Surety1’s professional surety bond agents, usually within one business day.
3. Sign some paperwork and pay the bond premium

Once these steps have been completed, the Georgia Performance Bond for Pump Contractors will be shipped to the bond applicant.
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What are the requirements in order to obtain a Pump Contractor Certification in Georgia?

The Georgia Code defines “Pump Contractor” or “Pump Installer” as any person engaging in the business of installing, removing or servicing pumps and pumping equipment on or in water wells regulated under the Act (O.C.G.A. 12-5-120 through 12-5-138). “Pump Contractor” or “Pump Installer” does not include a person who also constructs water wells as a driller, well driller, drilling contractor or water well contractor. For information on well drillers bonds, click here. 

In order to obtain a license to legally operate as a Pump Contractor in Georgia, the following application requirements must be submitted:

• A completed application
• A signed affidavit from a licensed pump contractor as proof of experience
• Pass three separate pump examinations
• A $100 application fee and a $400 certification fee
• A copy of identification
• A Georgia Performance Bond for Pump Contractors in the amount of $20,000

More information regarding these requirements and processes can be found on the GA Environmental Protection Division website, or on the application package.

What is the purpose of a Georgia Performance Bond for Pump Contractors?

This bond is required to ensure the licensed Water Well Contractor operates in accordance with the Georgia Water Well Standards Act. If one of these licensed contractors performs illegally or unethically, a claim can be made on their Georgia Performance Bond for Pump Contractors. If settled, the surety company (the company that issued the bond) will pay out the claim, however the bond principal (the pump contractor in this case) must repay the surety for any losses incurred from the claim.