Contract Performance Guarantee (Performance Bond)

Protect yourself against risks of default, poor execution or project abandonment. We guarantee your contract will be fulfilled as agreed.

Coverage of 5% to 10% of contract value
Approval in 24-48 hours
Accepted in public tenders and private contracts
Lower costs than bank guarantee

What is Performance Bond?

Performance Bond is a contract execution guarantee that protects the contractor in case the contracted company fails to fulfill its obligations. It is also known as Execution Guarantee or Performer Guarantee.

If the contractor fails to execute the work, deliver the product or provide the service as agreed, ERGO can hire third parties to complete the project or compensate the contractor for damages caused.

Main Applications:

Civil construction and public works
Equipment supply
Specialized service provision
Public bidding contracts

How It Works - AI-Automated Process

Simplified process in 3 steps with cutting-edge technology

1

Online Request

Contract and basic document upload with automatic AI analysis

2

Digital Approval

Automatic online approval with immediate digital issuance

3

Monitoring

Active monitoring of contract execution with specialized support

Who is Involved?

The three parties of Performance Bond

Taker (Contractor)

Company that will execute the work/service

Contracts the guarantee
Pays the premium
Executes the contract

Insured (Contractee)

Who hired the company

Guarantee beneficiary
Can claim in case of default
Receives compensation or replacement

ERGO (Guarantor)

Company that issues the guarantee

Guarantees contract fulfillment
Hires third parties or compensates
Monitors project execution

Performance Bond Advantages

Why choose Performance Bond vs. other guarantees

Total Security

Guarantee that the contract will be fulfilled with protection against financial losses

More Advantageous

Does not affect bank credit limit and is cheaper than bank guarantee

Operational Agility

Approval in up to 48h with 100% digital process

Free Capital

Frees working capital without compromising company resources

Sectors That Use Most

Specific applications by sector

Civil Construction

Hospitals, schools, highways, bridges, airports

Garante: Work completion, quality, deadlines

Industrial Supply

Equipment, machinery, industrial systems

Garante: Delivery, operation, technical specifications

Service Provision

Consulting, maintenance, IT systems

Garante: Service quality, deadlines, results

Public Sector

Tenders, public contracts, PPPs

Garante: Compliance with Law 14.133/2021

Legal Framework

Solid legal foundation accepted by all courts

Solid Legal Basis

Civil Code - Arts. 818 to 839 (Surety)
Civil Code - Art. 825 (Surety for Future Obligations)
Bidding Law - Law 14.133/2021
Consolidated and favorable jurisprudence

Accepted by

Courts of Justice
Federal, state and municipal public bodies
Private contracts
National and international bids

Performance Bond vs. Other Guarantees

Compare the advantages of each modality

CriteriaPerformance BondBank GuaranteeCash Deposit
Cost0.8% to 3% p.a.3% to 8% p.a.100% of value
Approval24-48h7-15 daysImmediate
RenewalNot neededAnnualNot needed
Bank CreditDoes not affectCompromisesDoes not affect

Required Documentation

Simplified process with minimal documentation

For Quote

Main contract or bid document
Company registration details
Contract value and term
Purpose of contracting

For Issuance

Corporate documents
Financial statements
Clearance certificates
Commercial references

ERGO Differentials:

Automated analysis by A.I.
Secure document upload
Digital approval
Real-time communication

Real Success Cases

Projects saved by ERGO when all seemed lost

Hospital Construction - R$ 50 million

Situação:

Construction company with financial difficulties

Solução:

ERGO hired new company for completion

Resultado:

Hospital delivered on time without loss to the State

Equipment Supply - R$ 25 million

Situação:

Supplier could not deliver on time

Solução:

ERGO negotiated new deadline and supervised delivery

Resultado:

Equipment delivered with 15% additional discount

IT System - R$ 8 million

Situação:

Software company went bankrupt during development

Solução:

ERGO hired new company to finalize project

Resultado:

System implemented without additional delay

ERGO Differentials

Why we are reference in Performance Bond

22+ Years of Experience

Over 1,000 guarantees issued with expertise in all sectors

Advanced Technology

AI analysis with 100% digital process and real-time approval

Close Relationship

Dedicated account manager with support throughout the term

Unmatched Agility

Approval in up to 48h with same-day issuance

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear your doubts about Performance Bond

Protect Your Contract with ERGO

Don't leave your project at risk. ERGO guarantees your contract will be fulfilled as agreed.

22+
years protecting contracts
R$ 2.5bn
in issued guarantees
98.7%
customer approval rate
Zero
execution failures
Express approval in up to 48h
Digital issuance on the same day
Costs up to 60% lower than competitors
Specialized legal support

"Approval in 48 hours or we prioritize your analysis at no additional cost."