Groton Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
A contractor that opens or excavates a public street, highway, or right-of-way in Groton must post this permit bond with Town of Groton before the road-opening / excavation permit issues, guaranteeing proper backfill, restoration of the pavement and public way, and reimbursement of the municipality for repairs. (CT preempts municipal general-contractor licensure — the Groton contractor requirement resolves to this public-way bond, not a GC bond.)
Obligee: Town of Groton. Citation: Town of Groton Code, Article III (Excavations).
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: Held while the excavation / road-opening permit is active.
Renewal: Posted per permit; maintained while the contractor works in the Groton public way.
Filing
Posted with the Town of Groton before a road-opening or excavation permit issues, under Code Article III, as either a cash bond or a performance bond with an acceptable surety, at the estimated cost of the work or a stated minimum, whichever is greater. It is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Groton Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Groton (Town of Groton Code, Article III (Excavations)). A contractor that opens or excavates a public street, highway, or right-of-way in Groton must post this permit bond with Town of Groton before the road-opening / excavation permit issues, guaranteeing proper backfill, restoration of the pavement and public way, and reimbursement of the municipality for repairs. (CT preempts municipal general-contractor licensure — the Groton contractor requirement resolves to this public-way bond, not a GC bond.)
- How much is the Groton Excavation 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 Groton Excavation 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?
- Held while the excavation / road-opening permit is active. Renewal: Posted per permit; maintained while the contractor works in the Groton public way.
- 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.
