Washington — Blanket Bond For Franchises And Permits
WSDOT's blanket utility-accommodation bond addresses a utility's covered permits and franchises, including additional applications. It differs from the individual instrument tied to a particular authorization. Confirm the utility principal and WSDOT's required security before using the existing purchase option.
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- Recorded state
- Washington
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work / Encroachment Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
- Local scope
- Authority
- Identified authority / locality
- Washington State Department of Transportation
What this bond does
Secures the covered WSDOT utility permit/franchise provisions, work and highway ROW restoration under the blanket instrument.
- Who needs it
- Utility owners arranging WSDOT security for multiple installations or covered accommodation applications.
- Who it protects
- The official form binds the principal and surety to the State of Washington for the use and benefit of interested persons. WSDOT receives and accepts it; it is not a city street-use 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
- WSDOT Form 224-012 — Blanket Utility Accommodation Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- WSDOT — Utilities Accommodation Guide, September 2025 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm WSDOT jurisdiction and the utility owner/principal.
- Identify covered applications and ask whether individual supplemental security is also required.
- Obtain the approved amount, execution details and Statewide Vendor Number.
- Submit the electronic blanket instrument to HQ Utilities, then complete accommodation and construction authorization.
Questions about this bond
Does blanket security eliminate every individual bond?
No. WSDOT's current guide says an individual bond may supplement a blanket bond depending on proposed utility work.
Where does the blanket instrument go?
Form 224-012 directs an electronic copy to the HQ Utilities Office. The individual form instead directs its copy to the applicable regional utility office.
Does the bond authorize installation?
No. WSDOT separately signs the accommodation and authorizes construction. Follow the approved General and Special Provisions and inspection requirements.