Bartlett (Shelby County, Tennessee) Telecommunications ROW Construction Bond
What it is & who requires it
Telecommunications carriers/franchisees performing right-of-way construction in the City of Bartlett (Shelby County), Tennessee before a construction permit issues.
Obligee: City of Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee. Citation: Bartlett Municipal Code §9-844 (Ord. #25-05, eff. 1-13-26).
Bond amount
Corporate-surety performance bond equal to at least 50% of the estimated cost of constructing the franchisee’s telecommunications facilities in city streets; waivable if franchisee net worth >= $50,000,000.
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: Until 60 days after substantial completion incl. street restoration
Renewal: Per-project
Filing
Filed with the City of Bartlett (Shelby County) before a telecommunications right-of-way construction permit issues, this corporate-surety performance bond stays in place until 60 days after substantial completion including street restoration; it may be waived for a franchisee meeting the ordinance’s net-worth threshold. Required under Bartlett Municipal Code §9-844 (Ord. #25-05).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Bartlett (Shelby County, Tennessee) Telecommunications ROW Construction Bond?
- It’s required by City of Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee (Bartlett Municipal Code §9-844 (Ord. #25-05, eff. 1-13-26)). Telecommunications carriers/franchisees performing right-of-way construction in the City of Bartlett (Shelby County), Tennessee before a construction permit issues.
- How much is the Bartlett (Shelby County, Tennessee) Telecommunications ROW Construction Bond?
- Corporate-surety performance bond equal to at least 50% of the estimated cost of constructing the franchisee’s telecommunications facilities in city streets; waivable if franchisee net worth >= $50,000,000.
- How do I get the Bartlett (Shelby County, Tennessee) Telecommunications ROW Construction 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?
- Until 60 days after substantial completion incl. street restoration Renewal: 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-06); the source link is on this page.
