Bangor Street Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
A contractor excavating in a City of Bangor street or right-of-way must post the street-excavation bond (or an accepted substitute) before the work, securing proper restoration of the opening.
Obligee: City of Bangor (Public Works Department). Citation: City of Bangor Code of Ordinances Ch. 271 (Streets and Sidewalks) — right-of-way excavation bond.
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 excavation; no bond, deposit, or check in lieu of bond is released within 12 months of completion of the work.
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
This excavation bond is filed with the City of Bangor Public Works Department before you excavate in a City street or right-of-way, and it secures proper restoration of the opening. Under the City of Bangor Code of Ordinances Ch. 271 (Streets and Sidewalks), an applicant may satisfy it with the surety bond or, co-equally, a cash deposit, certified check, or cashier’s check in lieu of the bond — so it is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. It is written per permit, and no bond, deposit, or check is released within 12 months of completion of the work.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Bangor (Public Works Department) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Bangor Street Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Bangor (Public Works Department) (City of Bangor Code of Ordinances Ch. 271 (Streets and Sidewalks) — right-of-way excavation bond). A contractor excavating in a City of Bangor street or right-of-way must post the street-excavation bond (or an accepted substitute) before the work, securing proper restoration of the opening.
- How much is the Bangor Street 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 Bangor Street Excavation 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 excavation; no bond, deposit, or check in lieu of bond is released within 12 months of completion of the work. 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.
