Bloomington, MN Right of Way Excavation Bond
Overview
Digging into Bloomington's public right of way? Before the city approves your excavation permit, you'll need to post a Right of Way Excavation Bond. This bond protects the City of Bloomington by guaranteeing you'll restore the street, sidewalk, or public surface to its original condition once your work is done. If you walk away and leave damage behind, the city has a financial remedy — that's exactly what this bond provides.
Who Needs This Bond?
Utility contractors, telecom installers, and plumbing or sewer contractors are among the most common applicants. Any contractor or company that needs to cut, bore, or excavate within a Bloomington public right of way — whether for a utility connection, conduit installation, or underground repair — will be required to carry this bond. It applies to both one-time project permits and contractors who work in Bloomington's right of way on a recurring basis.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect the City of Bloomington and its residents from the cost of unrepaired excavation damage in public streets, alleys, and sidewalks. You, as the contractor (the principal), are bound to complete proper surface restoration after any permitted dig. The City of Bloomington (the obligee) can make a claim against the bond if you fail to restore the right of way as required under your permit. The bond is a financial guarantee — not insurance for your business, but assurance for the city.
When is it Required?
Bloomington requests this bond at the permit stage, before any excavation work in the public right of way is authorized to begin. When you apply for a right of way excavation permit through the city, proof of this bond is one of the required documents. You cannot receive permit approval — and cannot legally start digging — until the bond is in place and submitted to the city.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within the City of Bloomington, Minnesota. It covers work performed in Bloomington's public rights of way, including streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks under city jurisdiction. It is a local city requirement — not a state of Minnesota contractor license bond — and is specific to Bloomington's permitting process.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your contractor details and the required bond amount, and your bond documents can be issued quickly after approval. Once issued, you'll have the proof of bond you need to submit to the City of Bloomington with your excavation permit application.
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