Bennington Right-of-Way Bond
What it is & who requires it
An applicant or contractor excavating in a Town of Bennington street or right-of-way, or building public water, sewer, or street/highway improvements, where the Town requires security. Bennington accepts a bond or an irrevocable letter of credit (co-equal); the amount is set by the Town Engineer.
Obligee: Town of Bennington (Town Engineer). Citation: Town of Bennington Construction Ordinance Art. 21 § 21-1.14 (Bonding Requirements).
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: Per the construction/excavation work in a town street or right-of-way; held through completion.
Renewal: Per-project.
Filing
Filed with the Town of Bennington Town Engineer for construction or excavation work in a town street or right-of-way. Under the Town Construction Ordinance § 21-1.14, the Town may require a bond or an irrevocable letter of credit (co-equal), with the amount set by the Town Engineer — so the bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. It is a per-project requirement.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Town of Bennington (Town Engineer) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Bennington Right-of-Way Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Bennington (Town Engineer) (Town of Bennington Construction Ordinance Art. 21 § 21-1.14 (Bonding Requirements)). An applicant or contractor excavating in a Town of Bennington street or right-of-way, or building public water, sewer, or street/highway improvements, where the Town requires security. Bennington accepts a bond or an irrevocable letter of credit (co-equal); the amount is set by the Town Engineer.
- How much is the Bennington Right-of-Way 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 Bennington Right-of-Way 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 the construction/excavation work in a town street or right-of-way; held through completion. 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?
- 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.
