Chelmsford Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor opening or excavating a public street or way within the Chelmsford right-of-way must post the §142-16 performance bond.
Obligee: Town of Chelmsford (Department of Public Works). Citation: Chelmsford Code Ch. 142 (Streets and Sidewalks), Art. II (Street Openings), §142-16 (Insurance; performance 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: Released on the DPW Director’s approval of the work (project-tied).
Renewal: Per project.
Filing
Chelmsford requires a performance bond for a street opening (Code Ch. 142, §142-16); the amount escalates with the cost of the work, so the bond is listed rather than priced.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Chelmsford Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Chelmsford (Department of Public Works) (Chelmsford Code Ch. 142 (Streets and Sidewalks), Art. II (Street Openings), §142-16 (Insurance; performance bond)). Any contractor opening or excavating a public street or way within the Chelmsford right-of-way must post the §142-16 performance bond.
- How much is the Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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?
- Released on the DPW Director’s approval of the work (project-tied). 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?
- 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.
