City of San Antonio, Texas - Performance Bond (Right-of-Way)

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to perform work in San Antonio's public right-of-way areas, such as streets, sidewalks, or utility corridors. The city requires this $10,000 bond to ensure that whoever does the work will complete it properly and restore the area to its original condi…

Bond amount$10,000
State or jurisdictionTexas
ObligeeCity of San Antonio, Texas

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Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to perform work in San Antonio's public right-of-way areas, such as streets, sidewalks, or utility corridors. The city requires this $10,000 bond to ensure that whoever does the work will complete it properly and restore the area to its original condi…

Who usually needs it

Contractors, developers, utility companies, and applicants seeking Right-of-Way Permits in San Antonio, Texas who perform construction, excavation, or infrastructure work—such as street pavement cutting, utility installations, road construction, or projects altering/obstructing public sidewalks, streets, or right-of-way areas—that impacts city-owned public …

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Performance bonds guarantee that a contractor will complete a project according to the contract terms. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value (one-time upfront premium). • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bonding history reviewed. Performance bonds are typically required for public construction projects and many private projects. Bond amounts are usually 100% of the contract value. Rates may be higher when risk factors a…

Your quote determines the actual premium.

Typical timeframe

Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days

Timing can change when underwriting needs more information.
Application details

How it works.

  1. Start the application

    Confirm the bond and provide applicant and business details.

  2. Review the quote

    See the terms and premium before deciding to continue.

  3. Pay and sign

    Complete the required payment and signatures.

  4. Receive the bond

    Get the issued bond and filing or delivery instructions.

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