Bedford Right-of-Way Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone opening or excavating in the Town of Bedford public right-of-way — utilities and excavation contractors — must furnish a continuing surety bond. The amount is scope-tiered by the area disturbed (with a blanket ROW option for recurring work).
Obligee: Town of Bedford (Department of Public Works). Citation: Town of Bedford Code Ch. 239 Streets and Sidewalks Art. II; ROW Opening Permit & Utility Pavement Cut Restoration Requirements (June 2023) §4.
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: Continuing surety bond for the ROW opening / utility pavement-cut work and restoration.
Renewal: Per-permit; blanket ROW bond available for recurring permittees.
Filing
Filed with the Town of Bedford (Department of Public Works). It is a continuing surety bond for the right-of-way opening and restoration; the amount is tiered by the area disturbed, with a blanket right-of-way option for recurring permittees, so the bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. Required under Town of Bedford Code Ch. 239, Art. II and the ROW Opening Permit requirements, §4.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Town of Bedford (Department of Public Works) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Bedford Right-of-Way Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Bedford (Department of Public Works) (Town of Bedford Code Ch. 239 Streets and Sidewalks Art. II; ROW Opening Permit & Utility Pavement Cut Restoration Requirements (June 2023) §4). Anyone opening or excavating in the Town of Bedford public right-of-way — utilities and excavation contractors — must furnish a continuing surety bond. The amount is scope-tiered by the area disturbed (with a blanket ROW option for recurring work).
- How much is the Bedford Right-of-Way 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 Bedford Right-of-Way 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?
- Continuing surety bond for the ROW opening / utility pavement-cut work and restoration. Renewal: Per-permit; blanket ROW bond available for recurring permittees.
- 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.
