Augusta Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
A contractor opening or excavating a City of Augusta street must furnish a bond (amount set by the Public Works Director) conditioned to indemnify the City and repair any damage to the streets, along with liability insurance.
Obligee: City of Augusta (Department of Public Works). Citation: City of Augusta Code of Ordinances (Streets and Sidewalks) — street-opening bond, amount set by the Director of Public Works.
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 is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Per the street-opening / excavation work; held to secure repair of damage to the streets.
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
This street-opening bond is filed with the City of Augusta Department of Public Works, conditioned to indemnify the City and repair any damage to the streets, along with liability insurance. Under the City of Augusta Code of Ordinances (Streets and Sidewalks), the amount is determined by the Director of Public Works, so the bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. It is written per permit.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Augusta (Department of Public Works) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Augusta Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Augusta (Department of Public Works) (City of Augusta Code of Ordinances (Streets and Sidewalks) — street-opening bond, amount set by the Director of Public Works). A contractor opening or excavating a City of Augusta street must furnish a bond (amount set by the Public Works Director) conditioned to indemnify the City and repair any damage to the streets, along with liability insurance.
- How much is the Augusta Street Opening 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 Augusta Street Opening Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Per the street-opening / excavation work; held to secure repair of damage to the streets. Renewal: Per-permit.
- 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.
