Sec. 12. The bond provided in this section must be in substantially the following form:
"KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT ___________________ as principal and ___________________ as surety, are firmly bound unto the state of Indiana in the penal sum of an amount equal to ____ percent of the principal's bid or the contract price, if the proposal is accepted for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, and our joint and several heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, firmly by these presents, this ____ day of _________, ____.
"THE CONDITIONS OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATIONS ARE SUCH That, Whereas, the principal is herewith submitting a bid and proposal for the erection, construction, and completion of ____________________ in accordance with the plans and specifications approved and adopted by the department, which are made a part of this bond:
"NOW, THEREFORE, if the department shall award the principal the contract for work and the principal shall promptly enter into a contract with the department in the name of the state of Indiana for the work and shall well and faithfully do and perform the same in all respects according to the plans and specifications adopted by the department, and according to the time, terms, and conditions specified in the contract to be entered into, and in accordance with all requirements of law, and shall promptly pay all debts incurred by the principal or any subcontractor in the construction of the work, including labor, service, and materials furnished, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force, virtue, and effect.
"IT IS AGREED that no modifications, omissions, or additions in or to the terms of such contract or in or to the plans or specifications therefor shall in any wise affect the obligation of such sureties on its bond.
"IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hands and seals this ___ day of _________, 20__.".
As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.218. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.29.
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