Construction Bonds and the Little Miller Act by State

The Little Miller Act is a state law that requires contractors to obtain a performance and payment bond before beginning work on public construction projects. The bond provides a guarantee that the contractor will fulfill their obligations under the contract and pay their subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers for work performed and materials supplied. Here is a breakdown of each state's Little Miller Act and the threshold for bonding:

It is important to note that the information provided below may be subject to change, and it is always recommended to consult the specific state's Little Miller Act for the most up-to-date information regarding bonding requirements.

  1. Alabama: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  2. Alaska: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  3. Arizona: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  4. Arkansas: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $20,000.
  5. California: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $25,000.
  6. Colorado: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  7. Connecticut: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  8. Delaware: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  9. Florida: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  10. Georgia: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  11. Hawaii: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $25,000.
  12. Idaho: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  13. Illinois: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  14. Indiana: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $150,000.
  15. Iowa: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  16. Kansas: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  17. Kentucky: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $250,000.
  18. Louisiana: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  19. Maine: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  20. Maryland: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  21. Massachusetts: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $150,000.
  22. Michigan: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  23. Minnesota: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  24. Mississippi: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  25. Missouri: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  26. Montana: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  27. Nebraska: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  28. Nevada: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  29. New Hampshire: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  30. New Jersey: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  31. New Mexico: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  32. New York: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $500,000.
  33. North Carolina: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $300,000.
  34. North Dakota: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  35. Ohio: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $250,000.
  36. Oklahoma: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  37. Oregon: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  38. Pennsylvania: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  39. Rhode Island: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  40. South Carolina: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  41. South Dakota: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  42. Tennessee: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  43. Texas: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  44. Utah: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  45. Vermont: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  46. Virginia: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $500,000.
  47. Washington: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $150,000.
  48. West Virginia: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.
  49. Wisconsin: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $50,000.
  50. Wyoming: The Little Miller Act requires bonds on public works contracts exceeding $100,000.