Contractors performing street cut work in unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada must obtain this bond. This applies specifically to individuals or firms conducting excavation, backfilling, grading, paving, or repair work in public streets or alleys when applying for street cut permits under Chapter 85 of the Washoe County Code.
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 bon…
Typical timeframe
Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateNVBond amount$5,000ObligeeCounty of Washoe, State of NevadaBond classPerformance BondCategoryOtherBondExcavation Performance BondPlain descriptionExcavation Contractor - Compliance OnlyWho needs this bondContractors performing street cut work in unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada must obtain this bond. This applies specifically to individuals or firms conducting excavation, backfilling, grading, paving, or repair work…
