Coventry Street and Sidewalk Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors licensed by the Town of Coventry who take up pavement, dig a trench or hole, make excavations, or install a device within the right-of-way of any Town road or sidewalk.
Obligee: Town of Coventry (Department of Public Works). Citation: Coventry Code § 209-9 (Streets and Sidewalks, Art. II — Permits).
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: Annual, with the Town-issued excavation license (Ch. 122 Fees).
Renewal: Annual license renewal with bond and DPW statement.
Filing
Filed with the Town of Coventry Department of Public Works alongside the annual excavation license and renewed each year with it. The Town Council sets the amount annually by excavation type, so the bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. Authority: Coventry Code § 209-9.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Town of Coventry (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 Coventry Street and Sidewalk Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Coventry (Department of Public Works) (Coventry Code § 209-9 (Streets and Sidewalks, Art. II — Permits)). Contractors licensed by the Town of Coventry who take up pavement, dig a trench or hole, make excavations, or install a device within the right-of-way of any Town road or sidewalk.
- How much is the Coventry Street and Sidewalk 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 Coventry Street and Sidewalk Excavation 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?
- Annual, with the Town-issued excavation license (Ch. 122 Fees). Renewal: Annual license renewal with bond and DPW statement.
- 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.
