O'Hara, PA Street Opening Permit Bond
Overview
O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania requires contractors to post a Street Opening Permit Bond before breaking ground in any public right-of-way. This bond protects the township and its residents by guaranteeing that any excavation, utility work, or pavement cut is properly repaired and restored to its original condition. If the contractor fails to complete the work or leaves the street in poor condition, the township can make a claim against this bond to cover the cost of repairs.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've been told you need this bond because you're planning to open, cut, or excavate within a public street, sidewalk, or right-of-way in O'Hara Township. Utility contractors, plumbers, telecommunications crews, and general contractors working in O'Hara's public roadways typically face this requirement. Any company or individual pulling a street opening permit from the township must have this bond in place before work begins.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that the permitted contractor will restore O'Hara Township's streets, curbs, and sidewalks to their pre-work condition after completing any excavation or utility installation. O'Hara Township is the obligee — the protected party — and can file a claim if the contractor leaves the roadway damaged, unfinished, or improperly backfilled. The bond exists to shift the financial risk of poor workmanship away from township residents and onto the contractor.
When is it Required?
Before O'Hara Township will issue a street opening permit, this bond must already be secured and on file with the township. You cannot begin excavation, trenching, or pavement cutting until the permit is issued — and the permit won't be issued without the bond. Plan to obtain this bond as one of your first steps, not as an afterthought after the crew is already scheduled.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within O'Hara Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is a local township requirement, not a Pennsylvania state license bond. Work performed in neighboring municipalities would require a separate bond from that jurisdiction.
How to Buy Online
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