On a public works project, the bond that guarantees the project will be completed according to the contract is the:
Explanation
The performance bond runs to the public agency and guarantees that the work will be completed according to the contract, with the surety arranging completion or paying damages on a default. The payment bond required by Civil Code §9550 before work starts protects subcontractors and suppliers instead, since they cannot lien public property. The CSLB licence bond is a condition of licensure and answers to injured parties generally, not to this contract. The bid bond guarantees only that the successful bidder will sign and post the other bonds.
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