Berkeley Excavation Permit Faithful-Performance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors performing excavation in the Berkeley public right-of-way (a surety bond may be filed in lieu of a cash deposit).
Obligee: City of Berkeley, Alameda County, California. Citation: Berkeley Municipal Code Sec. 16.04.130.
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Per the permit
Renewal: Per term
Filing
Berkeley lets a contractor file a surety bond in lieu of a cash deposit for an excavation permit in the public right-of-way under Berkeley Municipal Code Sec. 16.04.130. The amount is set in the public works master fee schedule, so it is listed and confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Berkeley, Alameda County, California sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Berkeley Excavation Permit Faithful-Performance Bond?
- It’s required by City of Berkeley, Alameda County, California (Berkeley Municipal Code Sec. 16.04.130). Contractors performing excavation in the Berkeley public right-of-way (a surety bond may be filed in lieu of a cash deposit).
- How much is the Berkeley Excavation Permit Faithful-Performance Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Berkeley Excavation Permit Faithful-Performance Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Per the permit Renewal: Per term
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
