Choose the contractor instrument, not the other $10,000 form

The guideline's new-construction/addition/renovation checklist directs contractors to the Contractor's Bond on appendix page 13. That form identifies principal/home office, surety, business type and the City of Meridian, Mississippi.

The Street Obstruction Bond on page 28 addresses permission to obstruct streets or sidewalks and resulting claims/repair expense. Its cancellation recipient is the City Engineer–Public Works Director; the contractor form instead directs cancellation notice to the Building Official. Match the obligation, not just the sum.

Complete execution and the separate permit steps

The contractor form gives five days' notice/opportunity to correct the described violation before its specified liquidated-damages demand. It separately provides for written surety cancellation to the Building Official, retaining fixed liability and unfinished work under prior permits. Do not treat five days as a universal claim deadline or import a 30-day cancellation period.

Purchase Now opens RLI in a new tab. Match the accepted City contractor form, principal, business type, $10,000 and actual dates before applying. After issuance, check principal/surety execution, seal and the City's approval portion, then deliver as Community Development directs.

The posted 2023 guidelines also describe a separate Site Development Request, permit application, State credential, liability evidence and project plans. Confirm the current checklist with the City; the bond does not approve the site, issue a permit or schedule inspections.