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Permit Bond

Street Opening, Public Right of Way Performance Bond

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to dig up or cut into public streets, sidewalks, or other city-owned areas in Quincy, Massachusetts. It guarantees that after completing underground work like installing pipes or cables, the contractor will properly restore the street or sidewalk to i…

Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to dig up or cut into public streets, sidewalks, or other city-owned areas in Quincy, Massachusetts. It guarantees that after completing underground work like installing pipes or cables, the contractor will properly restore the street or sidewalk to i…

Who usually needs it

Contractors, permit applicants, utility companies, and any entity performing excavation, street opening, trenching, boring, tunneling, or drilling work in Massachusetts public rights-of-way must obtain this bond. The bond ensures that excavation work is properly completed and restored to municipal standards, and must remain in effect for at least one year f…

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Permit bonds are required for specific activities, construction projects, or business operations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger permit bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Many common permit bonds qualify for instant approval with no underwriting required. Requirements vary by j…

Typical timeframe

Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting

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.

StateMA
Bond amountVaries by license type or project
ObligeeCity of Quincy, Department of Public Works
Bond classPermit Bond
CategoryOther
BondStreet Opening, Public Right of Way Performance Bond
Plain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to dig up or cut into public streets, sidewalks, or other city-owned areas in Quincy, Massachusetts. It guarantees that after completing underground wo…
Who needs this bondContractors, permit applicants, utility companies, and any entity performing excavation, street opening, trenching, boring, tunneling, or drilling work in Massachusetts public rights-of-way must obtain this bond. The bo…
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