Gainesville Right-of-Way Obstruction / Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors / permittees performing excavation or obstruction work within the City of Gainesville public right-of-way.
Obligee: City of Gainesville. Citation: City of Gainesville Code Sec. 23-107 (Ch. 23 Art. V).
Bond amount
A sum established by the Public Works Director reasonably corresponding to the nature and extent of the right-of-way work; a surety bond is an expressly allowed form (also letter of credit).
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 permit; an 18-month post-construction maintenance period may apply; 60-day cancellation notice to the city
Renewal: Per project
Filing
Filed with the City of Gainesville for excavation or obstruction work in the public right-of-way, as a surety bond or letter of credit in a sum established by the Public Works Director. It is posted per project, may carry an 18-month post-construction maintenance period, and requires 60 days notice before cancellation. Required under City of Gainesville Code Sec. 23-107.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Gainesville Right-of-Way Obstruction / Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Gainesville (City of Gainesville Code Sec. 23-107 (Ch. 23 Art. V)). Contractors / permittees performing excavation or obstruction work within the City of Gainesville public right-of-way.
- How much is the Gainesville Right-of-Way Obstruction / Excavation Bond?
- A sum established by the Public Works Director reasonably corresponding to the nature and extent of the right-of-way work; a surety bond is an expressly allowed form (also letter of credit).
- How do I get the Gainesville Right-of-Way Obstruction / 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?
- Per permit; an 18-month post-construction maintenance period may apply; 60-day cancellation notice to the city Renewal: Per project
- 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
