Franklin Street / Right-of-Way Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors performing street or right-of-way excavation work in the City of Franklin (Milwaukee County).
Obligee: City of Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Citation: City of Franklin Code Sec. 222-4D(2) (Streets and Sidewalks).
Bond amount
Refundable ROW security of 10% of the estimated project cost, no less than $1,000; a surety bond (or irrevocable letter of credit) is the permitted form when the security is $10,000 or more (under $10,000 must be cash/check).
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: Project-based
Renewal: Per project
Filing
Filed on a project basis under City of Franklin Code Sec. 222-4D(2). The refundable right-of-way security is a share of the estimated project cost, and a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit is the permitted form once the required security reaches the threshold amount (smaller amounts must be cash or check).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Franklin Street / Right-of-Way Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (City of Franklin Code Sec. 222-4D(2) (Streets and Sidewalks)). Contractors performing street or right-of-way excavation work in the City of Franklin (Milwaukee County).
- How much is the Franklin Street / Right-of-Way Excavation Bond?
- Refundable ROW security of 10% of the estimated project cost, no less than $1,000; a surety bond (or irrevocable letter of credit) is the permitted form when the security is $10,000 or more (under $10,000 must be cash/check).
- How do I get the Franklin Street / Right-of-Way 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?
- Project-based 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 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
