FDOT Bond Claims

FDOT projects have their own bond framework, deadlines, and pressure points.

Florida Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects often involve bond requirements under section 337.18, Florida Statutes. That statute addresses surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts and generally requires a surety bond from the successful bidder in an amount equal to the awarded contract price, subject to statutory terms.

FDOT bond claims are different from private construction lien claims. A contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other claimant must evaluate the project documents, statutory bond requirements, claim deadlines, notice obligations, and the relationship between the claimant, contractor, surety, and public owner.

These disputes may involve unpaid subcontract balances, supplier claims, retainage, disputed quantities, extra work, Change Orders, delay claims, default issues, or termination. Because transportation work often involves complex sequencing, scope changes, site conditions, maintenance obligations, and public agency procedures, the claim strategy should be tailored to the project.

Montesino Law assists clients with FDOT-related payment disputes, surety bond issues, and public construction claims under section 337.18.