Subcontractors and Suppliers: Notice to the prime within 90 days from last furnishing. No notice is required when contracting with the principal (prime contractor).
Step 2: Suit Against Bond
After 90 days but within 1 year from last furnishing.
Bond Bits
Contracts under $500,000 for non-transportation construction projects are excluded from bond requirements.
Transportation contracts under $350,000 are excluded from bond requirements.
The Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 refers to 2.2-4337 requiring payment bonds.