New Bedford Right-of-Way Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor disturbing, excavating, or obstructing the New Bedford public right-of-way must be a registered City Bonded Contractor.
Obligee: City of New Bedford (Department of Public Infrastructure). Citation: City of New Bedford DPI Construction Standards & Specifications Manual ('Permits'); underlying ordinance Code Ch. 22 (Streets, Sidewalks).
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: Annual.
Renewal: Annual.
Filing
New Bedford requires every contractor working in the public right-of-way to be a registered City Bonded Contractor (Department of Public Infrastructure standards; Code Ch. 22). The City sets the amount, so the bond is listed and confirmed when you register.
Source
Verified against the obligee source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the New Bedford Right-of-Way Bond?
- It’s required by City of New Bedford (Department of Public Infrastructure) (City of New Bedford DPI Construction Standards & Specifications Manual ('Permits'); underlying ordinance Code Ch. 22 (Streets, Sidewalks)). Any contractor disturbing, excavating, or obstructing the New Bedford public right-of-way must be a registered City Bonded Contractor.
- How much is the New Bedford Right-of-Way 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 New Bedford Right-of-Way 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?
- Annual. Renewal: Annual.
- 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.
