Clay County water & wastewater warranty bond.
From $100.

A guarantee that the water and sewer infrastructure you built will hold up through the maintenance warranty period after Clay County Utility Authority accepts it. The County sets the amount — usually a percentage of the as-built construction cost — and the bond itself is priced at 0.5% of that amount, with a $100 minimum, appearing at the application.

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Required when Clay County accepts your water/sewer improvements for ownership and maintenance

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Amount set by the County — typically 10–25% of the accepted construction cost over a one- to two-year warranty

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0.5% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — the application collects no credit information; enter the amount and see your exact price

0.5% of amount$100 minimumInstantapproval for mostNo SSNin the application

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard warranty bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the County. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the warranty bond amount Clay County required, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

The application collects no credit information, and most applicants are issued the executed bond as soon as they pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with Clay County

Submit the executed bond to the County so it can accept and maintain your water and sewer improvements. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the warranty bond actually covers

When a developer or contractor builds water and sewer infrastructure — mains, lift stations, services — that Clay County (through the Clay County Utility Authority) will ultimately own and operate, the County inspects and accepts the work. Acceptance does not mean the County absorbs every latent defect.

The County requires a maintenance / warranty bond for a set period after acceptance (commonly one to two years). If the installed infrastructure fails or develops defects during that window, the County can recover the cost of repair against the bond instead of charging it to ratepayers.

You (the principal) post the bond, an A-rated surety stands behind it, and Clay County is the obligee. We issue the amount the County set, pricing from $100 with no credit information collected in the application.

Clay County Utility Authority acceptanceClay County requires a maintenance / warranty bond when it accepts privately constructed water and wastewater infrastructure for County ownership, covering defects during the warranty period. The bond amount, term, and form are set by the County (Clay County Utility Authority) in the acceptance / development agreement — confirm the required amount there. (We do not cite a specific ordinance number unless the County publishes one.)

You need this bond if you are

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A developer turning over water/sewer improvements to Clay County

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A utility contractor whose installed mains and lift stations the County is accepting

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A subdivision builder posting a warranty against defects after acceptance

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Replacing a performance bond with a maintenance bond once construction is accepted

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the amount Clay County set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file for acceptance.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Clay County water and wastewater warranty bond?The bond is priced at 0.5% of the bond amount Clay County set, with a $100 minimum, and that bond amount is usually a percentage of the accepted construction cost. Enter the figure and your exact price appears at the application.

How long does the warranty bond run?The County sets the warranty period — commonly one to two years after acceptance. The bond stays in force for that period to cover defects in the installed infrastructure.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly.

Who is protected by the bond?Clay County (the Utility Authority) is the obligee. If the accepted water or sewer infrastructure develops defects during the warranty period, the County can recover repair costs against the bond.

Where do I file it?With Clay County / the Clay County Utility Authority as part of accepting your water and wastewater improvements. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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