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Denison right-of-way bonds.
$100 flat.

The City of Denison requires a contractor to file a $10,000 right-of-way bond before working in its sidewalks, streets, alleys, easements, or other public ways — ours is $100 flat, set by our carrier's rate book for this bond. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit check.

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Required by the City of Denison (Code Chapter 21, § 21-190) before right-of-way work in streets, sidewalks, alleys, and easements
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Fixed price, fixed amount — $10,000 bond, $100, no quote process
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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years
A-ratedA.M. Best carriersInstantunderwriting process1–3 yrterms available
Trusted by industry leaders
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG)
Capital Development Partners
McKinney Properties
Terra Capital
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Triple Five Group
The Georgetown Company
How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

A right-of-way permit bond is one of the simplest things in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That is the application. No credit check.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Fixed-amount permit bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the City of Denison

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your City of Denison right-of-way permit application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

The City of Denison requires a $10,000 right-of-way bond before a contractor does construction, excavation, or other work in city sidewalks, boulevards, alleys, easements, or other public ways. It's a restoration guarantee: it stands behind your properly restoring any public surface you disturb to City standards.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the City of Denison (the obligee). If you damage the right-of-way and leave it unrestored or below standard, the City can repair it and recover its cost against the bond.

The bond must be held for the duration of the work and an additional period afterward, as the City requires. It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety.

Denison Code Chapter 21, § 21-190 (right-of-way management)The City of Denison's right-of-way bond conditions and restoration standards are set out in Chapter 21 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Right-of-Way Management) of the City Code; § 21-190 requires a performance/assurance bond before a right-of-way permit issues. Confirm current terms with the City when you file.

You need this bond if you're

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An excavation, paving, or utility contractor working in the Denison right-of-way
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Pulling a right-of-way permit the City conditions on a $10,000 bond
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Boring, trenching, or cutting pavement in City streets, sidewalks, alleys, or easements
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Registering with the City as a contractor that does right-of-way work
After you buy

Claims, renewal, filing, and what sets the price.

If a claim is made

A claim comes from the party the bond protects, the obligee named on the form, when the duty the bond guarantees is not met.

The surety investigates and pays a valid claim, up to the $10,000 bond amount. You then repay the surety: a surety bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

The premium covers a one-year term from the effective date you choose; a longer term is the same price per year, chosen at checkout.

Renew before the expiry date to keep the bond in force: the license, permit or contract it backs expects continuous coverage.

How to file it

File with the City of Denison. Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your City of Denison right-of-way permit application. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

What sets the price

The premium is fixed at $100 at the $10,000 amount for every applicant: the carrier’s rate book prices this bond by the form, not by your credit or your business profile.

No credit check.

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields. No credit check.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Denison right-of-way bond?The premium is $100, the same for every contractor. The $10,000 bond amount is set by the City, and the $100 price is set by our carrier's rate book for this bond — there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the City if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How long must I hold the bond?A Denison right-of-way bond must be held for the duration of the work and an additional period afterward, as the City requires. We send renewal notices so your filing stays continuous while the requirement runs.
Is there a credit check?No credit check: the application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly.
Is there a smaller sidewalk-only bond?Denison uses a $10,000 right-of-way bond for general right-of-way work; some sidewalk-only work uses a smaller contractor bond. This page is for the $10,000 right-of-way bond — if your permit calls for a different amount, send it to us and we will issue it.
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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