Rock Island, IL — Excavator's Bond
Rock Island requires an excavator's bond for public-right-of-way excavation and directional boring permits. Prepare the city's form for the contractor, then keep the uploaded copy and mailed original aligned.
Also known as Rock Island Excavator's Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Illinois
- Bond type
- Excavation Contractor Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
The city form names Rock Island as obligee and states a $10,000 penal sum. It addresses excavation rules, guarding/protecting excavations or obstructions and the stated indemnity for city actions, damages and expenses arising from the work or inadequate work.
- Who needs it
- The excavating contractor/principal required by the city's Engineering Division. The city's guide addresses contractors/plumbers; this is not proof that a homeowner or unrelated general contractor may substitute their own name for the required principal.
- Who it protects
- The city bond guidance describes a continuous bond until cancellation, with 30 days' written notice by the bonding company. That is not an automatic yearly expiry, and the separately required permit/inspection process is not completed merely by applying for security.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- Bond optionPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, RLI (opens in a new tab).
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
- Rock Island — Excavation Permits (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- Rock Island — Excavation Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- Rock Island — Excavator's Bond Form (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify excavation or directional-boring work and the city ROW permit request.
- Confirm the legal contractor/principal and City of Rock Island recipient.
- Have the accepted $10,000 form/request and required dates/authorized execution.
- Keep a completed upload copy and arrange original delivery to Engineering.
Questions about this bond
Does the city require a separate directional-boring permit path?
Its excavation-permit page expressly includes directional boring in the public right-of-way. Match that work to the city's actual permit and bond instructions.
Is uploading a copy the entire bond-delivery instruction?
No. The current page calls for the copy with the online permit application and the original mailed to Public Works, attention Engineering Division.
How do I start the application here?
Select Purchase Now to open RLI in a new tab. Check the contractor/principal, city recipient, accepted form, required amount and dates. Provider review/issuance and execution precede filing; they do not grant the city permit or finish its inspections.