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Maintenance Bond

Continuous Maintenance and Restoration Bond for Utility Installation Permits

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies that install underground utilities like pipes, cables, or lines in Washington County, Oregon. The bond guarantees that after installation work is complete, the company will properly maintain and restore the work area (such as fixing roads, sidewalks, or landsc…

Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies that install underground utilities like pipes, cables, or lines in Washington County, Oregon. The bond guarantees that after installation work is complete, the company will properly maintain and restore the work area (such as fixing roads, sidewalks, or landsc…

Who usually needs it

Utility companies, contractors, or developers performing utility installations (such as underground pipelines, conduits, wiring, overhead poles, or structures) within public rights-of-way in Oregon need this bond when seeking permits to install, remove, or maintain temporary or permanent utility facilities that cross or run longitudinally in state highway r…

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Maintenance bonds guarantee that a contractor will repair defects in workmanship or materials for a specified period after project completion. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value. • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Maintenance period: Typically covers 1–2 years after project completion. • Underwriting: Contract underwriting typically required. Maintenance bonds may be included wit…

Typical timeframe

Contract underwriting — typically 3–5 business days

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateOR
Bond amountVaries by license type or project
ObligeeWashington County, Oregon
Bond classMaintenance Bond
CategoryOther
BondContinuous Maintenance and Restoration Bond for Utility Installation Permits
Plain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors or utility companies that install underground utilities like pipes, cables, or lines in Washington County, Oregon. The bond guarantees that after installation work is complete, the …
Who needs this bondUtility companies, contractors, or developers performing utility installations (such as underground pipelines, conduits, wiring, overhead poles, or structures) within public rights-of-way in Oregon need this bond when s…
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