Frequently Asked Questions

Established in 1989, Bold Concepts provides a suite of services including strategic leadership advisory to small business CEOs, project operations and management, estimating, and tailored business development marketing services to stand-alone 8(a) and small business general contractors working in Federal construction.

No. Our clients are independent small businesses. Bold Concepts is not a JV partner, staffing agency, or broker to those small businesses.

Yes. Each client signs a contract agreement determining the services they are utilizing from Bold Concepts.

Yes. Bold is not affiliated with the SBA. We closely monitor evolving SBA regulations to provide our clients with guidance and ensure program compliance.

No. We support all eligible 8(a) certified businesses, including WOSB, SDVOSB, and others.

During our onboarding process, clients develop a tailored growth plan with Bold that includes an anticipated graduation date depending on their goals. While on average clients remain with us for 3-8 years, factors like the type of entity, business structure, existing resources, and initial experience level all play a role in determining when a client is expected to maximize their growth within the Bold program.

No. ACTIVBonding is the co-indemnitor, not a surety.

Zero in 35 years.

Risk mitigation through with weekly operations meetings to review progress of all active projects.

Yes. We help identify the best-fit client based on scope, capacity, and geographic coverage.

Some do, but the majority perform sole-source work.

Yes. We support local subcontractor outreach, review, and compliance oversight.

Through strategic planning, clients eventually internalize support functions and transition to self-managed growth.

At Bold Concepts, we offer our small business construction clients enhanced bonding, operations assistance, labor resources, and direct sales. 

Always with our client. Bold is never a named contractor.

Each region has a dedicated Business Development Representative, or you can contact our clients directly. 

No. They are hired by the client. Bold provides recruitment support when needed.

Yes. We support local SAME, SMPS chapters, and youth education in STEM and construction career programs.

Yes, if leased. However, clients may hire their own internal teams.

No. Staffing support is optional and transitional service on a per project basis.

No. Clients determine their own pricing and proposals. Bold's services are an investment made by our clients directly and are not billed to the government.

ACTIVBonding is a sister organization to Bold Concepts and offers a co-indemnity program to small businesses looking to increase their bonding capacity.

No. Services are customized based on the client’s specific needs and goals.

Bold Concepts provides operational and strategic support services such as leasing and business development and marketing. ACTIVBonding specifically supports bonding capacity needs through co-indemnification.