Pontiac, MI Single Job Right of Way Bond
Overview
Working in Pontiac's public right of way means accepting responsibility for what happens to city streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure during your project. Before the City of Pontiac authorizes excavation, utility work, or any construction activity in its public corridor, it requires contractors to post a Single Job Right of Way Bond. This bond guarantees you will complete the work according to city standards and restore the right of way to its original condition. One project, one bond — covering exactly the scope of work Pontiac approved.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors who have been issued or are applying for a right-of-way permit from the City of Pontiac need this bond. That includes excavators, utility contractors, paving companies, and any tradesperson authorized to break ground, cut pavement, or otherwise disturb a public street, alley, sidewalk, or easement within Pontiac city limits. If your permit covers a single, defined job — not an ongoing blanket agreement — this is the bond the city will require you to file. Subcontractors working directly under a prime who does not already carry a blanket right-of-way bond may also need to secure their own coverage.
What is this Bond For?
Pontiac issues this bond to protect the city and the public from the cost of incomplete or defective right-of-way work. If you excavate a city street and fail to restore it properly — or walk off the job before meeting permit conditions — the bond gives the city a financial remedy to complete or repair the work. You, as the principal, are still fully responsible for the cost; the bond simply ensures Pontiac can act without waiting on litigation. It is a single-job instrument, meaning it covers only the specific permit and scope for which it was issued.
When is it Required?
Before your Pontiac right-of-way permit is approved and issued, the city will require this bond to be in place. The trigger is the permit application itself — you cannot receive authorization to work in the public right of way until the bond is filed and accepted. If the scope of your project changes significantly after permit issuance, the city may require you to revisit the bond amount to match the updated work. The bond remains in force until the city inspects and formally accepts the completed restoration.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a City of Pontiac, Michigan requirement. It applies exclusively to work performed within Pontiac's public right of way — city streets, sidewalks, curbs, alleys, and other publicly maintained corridors inside city limits. It does not satisfy right-of-way permit requirements in Oakland County or any neighboring municipality. If you are working across multiple jurisdictions, each city or county with its own permit requirement will need its own bond.
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 project details and applicant information, and the system will guide you through completing and purchasing your Pontiac Single Job Right of Way Bond. Your bond document is available quickly so you can file with the city and keep your permit timeline on track.
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