Albany Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor or permittee opening or excavating a City of Albany street or sidewalk in the public right-of-way must post a street-opening security as a permit condition.
Obligee: City of Albany, Department of General Services. Citation: City of Albany Code Ch. 323 (Streets and Sidewalks), Art. IV, § 323-75.
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 issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Per permit; tied to the restoration/guarantee period set by the Department of General Services.
Renewal: Per permit / per project.
Filing
Any contractor opening or excavating an Albany street or sidewalk must post a street-opening security with the Department of General Services as a permit condition. The amount is scope-based, tied to the work involved, and set and confirmed at issuance — so the bond is listed rather than priced. Authority: City of Albany Code Ch. 323, Art. IV, § 323-75.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Albany, Department of General Services sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Albany Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Albany, Department of General Services (City of Albany Code Ch. 323 (Streets and Sidewalks), Art. IV, § 323-75). Any contractor or permittee opening or excavating a City of Albany street or sidewalk in the public right-of-way must post a street-opening security as a permit condition.
- How much is the Albany 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 Albany Street Opening Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Per permit; tied to the restoration/guarantee period set by the Department of General Services. Renewal: Per permit / 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.
