Pierce County, WA Right of Way Bond
Overview
Pierce County's Public Works department requires this bond before any contractor or utility can disturb, excavate, or perform work within a county-maintained right of way. It guarantees that the work site will be properly restored and that Pierce County taxpayers won't foot the bill for repairs caused by your project. Securing this bond is a prerequisite — not a formality — and your permit application will not move forward without it.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor, developer, utility company, or any entity that needs to open, cut, excavate, or otherwise disturb a Pierce County right of way, this bond is required before your permit is issued. That includes work such as utility installations, driveway approaches, road crossings, and any construction activity that encroaches on county-owned road corridors. Even one-time projects trigger the requirement — Pierce County does not exempt small jobs from this obligation.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Pierce County and the traveling public by ensuring that any damage to road surfaces, curbs, sidewalks, drainage, or other right-of-way infrastructure is fully repaired after your work is complete. If you fail to restore the right of way to county standards, the county can make a claim against the bond to recover those costs. You, as the principal, remain liable for any claim paid — the bond is not a substitute for doing the work correctly.
When is it Required?
Your obligation to maintain this bond continues for as long as your right-of-way permit remains active and until Pierce County formally accepts the restoration of the disturbed area. Some contractors who perform recurring work in Pierce County maintain a continuous blanket bond rather than bonding project by project. The bond must be in force at the time of permit issuance — submitting proof after the fact is not accepted.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within Pierce County, Washington, and is governed by Pierce County's right-of-way permit program. It is a local county requirement, not a Washington State license bond. If your project crosses into another jurisdiction, that agency will have its own separate bonding requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab and complete your application in minutes. You will enter your business information, project details, and bond amount as specified by Pierce County, then proceed through checkout. Your bond documents are generated electronically once your application is processed.
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