Washtenaw County, MI Road Commission Permit Bond
Overview
Washtenaw County's Road Commission requires this bond before it will issue a right-of-way permit for work within county-maintained roads, easements, or public right-of-way corridors. Contractors and utilities working in these areas must guarantee they will restore the roadway, shoulder, and adjacent property to the Road Commission's standards after the permitted work is complete. If restoration falls short or damage goes unrepaired, the bond gives the Road Commission a financial remedy without waiting on the contractor. This is a permit-level requirement enforced locally by Washtenaw County — not a state license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor, utility company, developer, or any entity that needs a permit to open, disturb, or work within a Washtenaw County road right-of-way, you need this bond before that permit will be issued. Excavation contractors cutting pavement for utility connections, road construction crews, fiber or pipeline installers, and driveway approach contractors are all common applicants. The Road Commission will not release the permit until the bond is on file. You must be bonded before any ground is broken in the county right-of-way.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects Washtenaw County and the traveling public from the cost of repairing damage caused by permitted right-of-way work that is not properly restored. If a permitted contractor leaves pavement in poor condition, fails to backfill properly, or ignores Road Commission restoration requirements, the county can make a claim against this bond to fund the repairs. It holds the principal — the contractor or permittee — financially accountable for the condition of the right-of-way after their work is done. The Road Commission is the obligee and the protected party.
When is it Required?
Permit bonds like this one are typically required each time a new permit is pulled or maintained on an ongoing basis for contractors who work repeatedly in the Washtenaw County right-of-way. The bond must be in place and on file with the Road Commission before the permit is active and work begins. If you perform frequent right-of-way work in the county, a continuous bond kept current is the standard approach. The Road Commission will not allow work to proceed without confirming the bond is in force.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within Washtenaw County, Michigan, and covers work permitted under the authority of the Washtenaw County Road Commission. It is a local county requirement, separate from any state licensing bond you may carry. Projects in adjacent counties or within city limits of incorporated municipalities may have separate bond requirements.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page — it opens the secure surety portal in a new tab where you can apply, pay, and download your bond document. The process is fully online and built for contractors who need to move fast to keep their permit on track. Once issued, you will have your bond in hand and ready to file with the Washtenaw County Road Commission.
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