North Carolina — DOT Encroachment (Contractor Only - Form R/W 16A) Bond — Form R/W 16
NCDOT Form R/W 16A names the contractor for the encroachment agreement's second party as principal. This listing also has a “Form R/W 16” qualifier; have the provider confirm the contractor-only 16A instrument before using the existing application.
Also known as North Carolina DOT Encroachment (Contractor Only - Form R/W 16A) Bond
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- Recorded state
- North Carolina
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work / Encroachment Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Secure the contractor's installation of the encroaching facilities described in a particular NCDOT agreement, rather than bonding the second-party applicant under Form 16.
- Who needs it
- Contractors engaged by the second party to an NCDOT encroachment agreement to install or relocate the described facilities along a highway.
- Who it protects
- The July 2024 contractor form requires installation in accordance with the Utilities Accommodations Manual, supplements and the encroachment agreement. It runs to NCDOT, not to the contractor's private customer as a general contract bond.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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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.
Sources
- NCDOT contractor Performance and Indemnity Bond R/W 16A, July 2024 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- NCDOT encroachment agreements and bond release guidance (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm that NCDOT requests the contractor as principal under 16A.
- Collect the second party's name, agreement number/date, county, routes and work location.
- Use the approved package's required sum and obtain confirmation of the provider's supplied form.
- Arrange NCDOT filing, work authorization, inspections and written release.
Questions about this bond
Should the utility owner be principal on this contractor bond?
Form 16A names the contractor for the second party as principal and identifies the second party separately. If the applicant itself must post security, confirm whether NCDOT instead requests Form 16.
Does the Form R/W 16 qualifier confirm that this supplies 16A?
No. The listing title and qualifier differ. Confirm with the provider that the application supplies the contractor-only Form R/W 16A before applying.
Is the bond automatically released one year after construction?
No. NCDOT describes minimum release eligibility after satisfactory completion, a written request and final inspection. Confirm the process and any unresolved deficiencies with the responsible office.