Ottawa County, MI — Soil Erosion And Sedimentation Control Bond
Ottawa County's soil-erosion bond backs the earth-change permit conditions—not simply the day excavation finishes. The county's published surety form continues despite permit expiry and ties completion to the Water Resources Office's certification.
Also known as Ottawa County Soil Erosion And Sedimentation Control Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Michigan
- Bond type
- Grading, Erosion & Stormwater Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
The principal applying for the soil-erosion and sedimentation-control permit promises compliance with Part 91, its rules, the county ordinance and the permit's restrictions and completion requirements. The surety form identifies the Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner's Office as the protected Water Resources Office.
- Who needs it
- The permit applicant named as principal for the identified project and location. The form asks for the project description as it appears on the permit application, street/subdivision/lot and township details, and full principal/surety names and addresses.
- Who it protects
- The undertaking supports the office's response to a failure to carry out the permitted controls, up to the stated aggregate sum. The form allows payment for necessary performance or arrangements to perform the work and reserves action on the bond to the office and its successors or assigns. It is not liability insurance or a general payment guarantee to project suppliers.
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
- Ottawa County — Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- Ottawa County — SESC Surety Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Match the applicant and project description exactly to the soil-erosion permit application.
- Have the location/township, approved control plan, disturbed acreage and office's security determination.
- Confirm the required sum and accepted surety wording against RLI's application; do not assume another security instrument has identical terms.
- Prepare the authorized signatures, corporate seal and attached power of attorney required by the published form, then follow the office's filing instructions.
Questions about this bond
Is the permit period the bond term?
No. The county lists different permit periods for different work, while the surety form expressly continues despite permit expiry and other permit changes.
Can I replace the bond with another guarantee?
The form permits cancellation after the office's written notice that alternative performance security has been received and approved. Arranging a replacement privately is not the same as obtaining that approval.
How do I start the surety application?
Purchase Now opens RLI in a new tab for this Ottawa County listing. Check the principal, Water Resources Office recipient, project, accepted form, sum and dates. Application review and issuance precede execution and county filing; they do not establish permit approval or Certification of Completion.