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Newport News, VA — Right Of Way Bond

Newport News publishes a single Public Right-of-way Permit and Performance Bond for the named contractor's covered permits. Prepare it for the city's requested amount and stated effective date, with the required execution and power of attorney, then obtain the individual work approvals.

Also known as Newport News Right Of Way Bonds

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Recorded state
Virginia
Bond type
Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
Category
Contractors & construction

What this bond does

Secures proper performance and the city's protection under covered permits for driveways, entrances, sidewalks and similar ROW construction.

Who needs it
Contractors arranging Newport News permits for driveways, entrances, sidewalks and similar construction in city public rights-of-way.
Who it protects
The city is the named obligee for losses caused by the principal's failure to comply with covered permit provisions or applicable ordinances. The accepted instrument defines that protection; it does not replace liability insurance.

Your bond option

This is the option on record for this bond.

The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.

Understanding Your Bond Obligation

The city's form allows a single bond for permits granted to the named principal for driveways, entrances, sidewalks and similar construction in, on, under or over city ROW. Confirm the actual covered scope instead of assuming every contract or a different business's permits are included.

The bond starts on the effective date entered in the form and continues indefinitely unless canceled. The form allows the principal or surety to give 30 days' written notice to the Director of Engineering; confirm the applicable city record before treating security as released.

Regulatory Compliance and Performance

The bond specifically covers the proper performance of work as required by city ordinances. It does not provide general liability coverage for bodily injury or property damage, which is typically addressed through a separate commercial general liability insurance policy or endorsement.

Your obligation is to maintain compliance with all city permit conditions. Failure to fulfill these requirements may result in the city making a claim against the bond to recover losses sustained due to your non-performance or violation of construction standards.

Execution and Filing Procedures

To properly execute this bond, both the principal and the surety must sign the bond document and apply their official seals. A valid Power of Attorney from the surety must be attached to the performance bond when it is submitted to the city.

Confirm Engineering's current amount and form, then use the existing RLI Purchase Now option with the correct principal and effective date. After issuance, file the completed instrument and power of attorney through Engineering's instructions and obtain the work permits separately; purchase alone does not authorize construction.

Sources

Have these ready

  1. Identify the specific bond amount required by the City of Newport News for your permit.
  2. Obtain a signed and sealed bond document from a licensed surety provider.
  3. Attach the required Power of Attorney from your surety company to the bond document.
  4. Submit the completed bond package to the Newport News Director of Engineering.

Questions about this bond

What does the Right of Way Bond cover?

The bond guarantees that you will follow city ordinances and permit terms when performing construction on public rights-of-way. It protects the city from financial loss if you fail to comply with these regulations.

Is this bond the same as general liability insurance?

No. This bond is a performance security for the city. General liability coverage addresses claims for bodily injury or property damage and is a separate requirement that does not replace this bond.

How can I cancel my bond?

The bond can be cancelled by providing 30 days written notice of intent to cancel to the Director of Engineering at 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, Virginia.

Does one bond cover multiple projects?

The city form allows a single bond for permits issued to the named principal for driveways, entrances, sidewalks and similar ROW construction. Confirm the accepted scope; the bond does not itself issue those permits.

How do I proceed to purchase and city approval?

Use Purchase Now to open the existing RLI application after confirming Engineering's amount, form, principal and effective date. Submit the executed bond with its power of attorney as directed, and obtain each work permit separately.

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