Adams County, CO Street Cut Excavation / Right of Way Bond
Overview
Adams County requires anyone cutting into or excavating within its public rights-of-way to carry this bond before work begins. It protects the county and the traveling public by guaranteeing you will restore streets, curbs, and related infrastructure to county standards after your excavation is complete. If your work causes damage that you fail to repair, Adams County can make a claim against the bond to cover those costs. This is a local Adams County requirement — not a Colorado state license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors, utility companies, and developers who need to open a trench, cut pavement, or excavate within an Adams County public right-of-way must carry this bond. That includes plumbers, electricians, telecom crews, and general contractors whose work requires breaking into county-maintained roadways or sidewalks. If Adams County's Public Works or Engineering department is issuing you a permit to work in the right-of-way, this bond is almost certainly part of what they require before that permit is approved. Homeowners are rarely the applicant here — this bond is typically held by the licensed contractor pulling the right-of-way permit.
What is this Bond For?
This bond is a financial guarantee that you will properly restore Adams County's public infrastructure after any street cut or excavation work. Adams County is the obligee — meaning the county can file a claim if you abandon a trench, leave a road surface in poor condition, or fail to complete required repairs to county specifications. The bond does not pay for your work; it pays for the county's cost to fix what you left undone. Your obligation as the principal is to finish the job right the first time so no claim is ever filed.
When is it Required?
Applying for a right-of-way or excavation permit from Adams County is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Adams County will not issue a permit that allows you to cut, trench, or excavate in a county right-of-way until the bond is on file with the county. That means you need the bond in hand before you submit your permit application or, at minimum, before the county releases the permit to you. Projects that expand, change scope, or extend into additional rights-of-way may require the bond to be updated or renewed to cover the new work.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to Adams County, Colorado — it covers work performed within Adams County's public rights-of-way, including county roads, sidewalks, and related public infrastructure. It does not satisfy right-of-way requirements in the City of Aurora, Commerce City, Thornton, or any other municipality that overlaps Adams County geographically. If your project crosses into a separate city or county jurisdiction, you may need an additional bond for that area.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your business details, complete the application for the Adams County Street Cut Excavation / Right of Way Bond, and follow the steps to purchase and download your bond. Once issued, you can submit it directly to Adams County as part of your permit application.
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