Norfolk, VA Right of Way - Option E: Install storm water facilities Bond
Overview
Contractors and developers installing stormwater facilities within Norfolk's public right of way must carry this bond before a single shovel enters the ground. Norfolk's Department of Public Works requires it as a financial guarantee that your stormwater work will be completed to city standards — and that the city won't be left holding the bill if something goes wrong. Option E specifically covers the installation of stormwater infrastructure, making this a narrow, project-specific requirement tied directly to that scope of work.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told you need a Right of Way bond for a stormwater installation project in Norfolk — and Option E is the classification that applies to your work. Contractors, developers, and utility installers who plan to construct, place, or connect stormwater facilities within Norfolk's public right of way fall squarely under this requirement. If your project touches city-controlled land for stormwater purposes, this is the bond Norfolk needs from you.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the City of Norfolk by holding you financially accountable for completing your stormwater facility installation in full compliance with city right-of-way standards. If your work causes damage to public infrastructure or is left incomplete, the city has a financial remedy through the bond. It is not a payment bond for your subcontractors — it is a performance guarantee to the city that your stormwater installation meets the terms of your right-of-way permit.
When is it Required?
Before your right-of-way permit for stormwater installation is issued, this bond must already be in place — Norfolk will not release the permit without it. Showing up to the job site without the bond active is not an option; the city requires proof of bonding upfront as a condition of authorizing the work. Get the bond secured first so your project timeline doesn't stall at the permit counter.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within the City of Norfolk, Virginia, and is a local city requirement — not a statewide Virginia contractor license bond. It covers work performed in Norfolk's public right of way under the Option E classification for stormwater facility installation. Contractors working in other Virginia jurisdictions will need separate right-of-way bonds for those localities.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase immediately. The process is fast, fully online, and does not require you to wait on an agent callback. Once approved, your bond documents are available for download so you can submit them to Norfolk's permit office without delay.
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