N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 21 § 4253.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 4253.1 - Purpose

(a) The purpose of this rule and these regulations is to effectuate section 16- f of the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act, that authorizes the Bonding Guarantee Assistance Program, and to provide for the implementation and administration of the program by the New York State Urban Development Corporation which is authorized by the program:

(1) to provide to surety companies the additional financial backing needed in order to induce such companies to issue payment and performance bonds for contractors that are small businesses, as defined in this rule, and certified, pursuant to article 15-A of the Executive Law, minority-owned business enterprises or women-owned business enterprises, in order for such contractors to meet payment and performance bonding requirements for construction projects, including but not limited to, government sponsored, transportation related construction projects; and

(2) to provide technical assistance in completing bonding applications for such contractors seeking surety bonding in preparation for bidding on construction projects, including transportation related projects.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 21 § 4253.1