Framingham Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor, utility, or person excavating in the Framingham public right-of-way (street, sidewalk, curb, driveway apron, berm) must obtain a Street Opening Permit and post the engineer-set bond.
Obligee: City of Framingham (Engineering and Transportation Division). Citation: Charter & Code of the City of Framingham, Art. VI (Trenches and Street Openings); DPW Bond and Insurance Requirements.
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: Bond continuation certificates submitted annually; cash bonds returned after final inspection.
Renewal: Annual (continuation).
Filing
Filed with the City of Framingham (Engineering and Transportation Division) with a Street Opening Permit to excavate in the public right-of-way, with continuation certificates submitted annually. The engineer sets the amount and a cash bond is a co-equal option, so it is listed and confirmed when you apply. Required under the Charter and Code of the City of Framingham, Art. VI (Trenches and Street Openings).
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Framingham Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Framingham (Engineering and Transportation Division) (Charter & Code of the City of Framingham, Art. VI (Trenches and Street Openings); DPW Bond and Insurance Requirements). Any contractor, utility, or person excavating in the Framingham public right-of-way (street, sidewalk, curb, driveway apron, berm) must obtain a Street Opening Permit and post the engineer-set bond.
- How much is the Framingham 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 Framingham 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?
- Bond continuation certificates submitted annually; cash bonds returned after final inspection. Renewal: Annual (continuation).
- 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.
