Wayland Street and Sidewalk Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone making a utility cut or excavation in a Wayland roadway, sidewalk, or right-of-way must execute a $5,000 bond to the DPW.
Obligee: Town of Wayland (Department of Public Works). Citation: Town of Wayland Street and Sidewalk Opening Permit (DPW form, rev. 3.27.2023).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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 permit; completion window 30/45/60 days; one-year trench-settlement repair obligation.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Filed with the Town of Wayland Department of Public Works for each permit to make a utility cut or excavation in a roadway, sidewalk, or right-of-way, and carrying a one-year trench-settlement repair obligation. Required under the Town of Wayland Street and Sidewalk Opening Permit (DPW).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-23).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Wayland Street and Sidewalk Opening Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Wayland (Department of Public Works) (Town of Wayland Street and Sidewalk Opening Permit (DPW form, rev. 3.27.2023)). Anyone making a utility cut or excavation in a Wayland roadway, sidewalk, or right-of-way must execute a $5,000 bond to the DPW.
- How much is the Wayland Street and Sidewalk Opening Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Wayland Street and Sidewalk 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 permit; completion window 30/45/60 days; one-year trench-settlement repair obligation. 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-23); the source link is on this page.
