Rockford, IL — Right Of Way Permit Bond
Rockford's posted ROW application requires $50,000 bond security naming the City as obligee and valid through the permit period. Identify the actual excavating or occupying party, work dates and surface affected; a bond does not authorize a pavement cut.
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- Recorded state
- Illinois
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Security required for Rockford's permitted excavation or occupation of City ROW, including the actual activity and permit period.
- Who needs it
- The responsible party required to provide City security, coordinated with the utility, contractor, consultant or property owner applying for the permit.
- Who it protects
- The accepted bond controls the secured duties. The ROW application separately addresses applicant indemnity, work specifications and restoration; it does not establish a guarantee of every private contract obligation.
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
- City of Rockford: posted ROW Permit Application (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- City request, actual applicant/performing contractor and accepted ROW or License & Permit instrument.
- Legal principal/City obligee, $50,000 security and dates valid through the permit period.
- Location/cross streets, surface and cut dimensions, work schedule, plans and separate insurance.
- Traffic-control plan and closure notice where needed, actual cut permission, filing and restoration/release instructions.
Questions about this bond
Which bond amount and period does the application list?
It requires a $50,000 bond certificate, City of Rockford as obligee and validity through the permit period. It accepts Right-of-Way and License & Permit forms; match the actual issued instrument and dates.
Does buying a bond override the five-year pavement moratorium?
No. The application says that if a cut is authorized on a moratorium road, full-lane restoration is required. Obtain actual City authorization before cutting.
What is needed for a closure?
The posted form requires a traffic-control plan for street or sidewalk closures and 48 hours' closure notice. Include the actual closure limits and dates in the work request.