Federally owned construction projects are covered by a Miller Act Payment Bond for the benefit of the subcontractors and suppliers thereof. If you make a claim for payment under the Miller Act, you may, under certain circumstances, also have a claim for attorney fees and interest. The text of the Miller Act is silent with respect to attorney fees and pre-judgment interest. However, federal common law allows the recovery of both under certain circumstances.
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Federal Payment Bond Claims
By Joe Virene on
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The Miller Act requires a payment bond on federally owned projects where the prime contract is in excess of $100,000. If you–a subcontractor or supplier–have a contract or account directly with the general contractor, you are covered. If you do not have a direct contract with the general contractor, you are protected only if the…