Surety Bond Encyclopedia

Right of Way Permit Bond - Grand County, CO in Colorado

Brief Summary

Grand County sizes this bond from your own cost estimate, at 150% of the cost of the work in the county right of way, and it has to stay in force for two years after the work is finished. The county also accepts an annual general contractor liability bond of $1M instead. Getting the right bond in place early matters here because the county only issues right of way permits from April 15 to October 15.

Grand County Road and Bridge requires a surety bond with every right of way permit application for utility installation or road access work in county right of way. The bond must equal 150% of the project cost estimate, or the applicant can provide an annual general contractor liability bond of $1M, in a form acceptable to Grand County Road and Bridge and valid for two years from the date the work is completed.

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How to Apply for a Right of Way Permit Bond:

Prepare a cost estimate for all work within the county right of way.
Obtain a surety bond for 150% of that estimate, or an annual $1M general contractor liability bond, in a form acceptable to Grand County Road and Bridge.
Make sure the bond stays valid for two years from the date the work is completed.
Mark the work site and contact Colorado 811 for utility locates before breaking ground.
Submit the application with the bond, the cost estimate, a detailed site sketch and the $100 or $125 fee between April 15 and October 15.
Finish the work by October 31 and schedule the final inspection.

Detailed Information About the Colorado Right of Way Permit Bond:

How the amount is figured

There is no flat amount. The county's Right of Way Permit Instructions require a cost estimate for the project taking place within Grand County Road and Bridge right of way and a surety bond in the amount of 150% of that estimate. The alternative named in the instructions and on the application is an annual general contractor liability bond of $1M, which can make more sense for contractors with several county jobs in a season.

The bond outlasts the job

The surety bond must be valid for two years from the date of work completion. The applicant expressly warrants the compaction and rebuild of the work on the road or right of way for two years. If compaction or rebuild fails during that period, repairs must begin within 48 hours of notice. If the repairs are not completed as required, Grand County will file a claim against the surety bond.

Season and deadlines

Right of way permits are issued between April 15 and October 15, and all right of way work must be completed by October 31. Except in an emergency as defined by the Grand County Road and Bridge Standards, no work may begin until a permit is issued.

Fees and filing

The permit fee is $100 for Right of Way Utility Installation, $100 for Right of Way Access and $125 for a driveway, paid with the application. The county offers an online application and a paper form, and the instructions direct applications by email to rnbrequest@co.grand.co.us. The cost estimate, the bond and a detailed sketch of the work site go with the application. A traffic control plan may be required.

Inspection

The applicant schedules the final inspection. A site that fails must be repaired to county standards within ten calendar days of notice, and a $100 reinspection fee applies. Failing to perform under one permit can lead to suspension or revocation of the applicant's other open permits and pending applications.

Eligibility and Requirements for a Colorado Right of Way Permit Bond:

Obligee: Grand County, Colorado, through Grand County Road and Bridge.
Bond amount of 150% of the project cost estimate, or an annual $1M general contractor liability bond.
Bond term running two years past work completion.
Two year warranty on compaction and rebuild of the road or right of way.
All work in compliance with the Grand County Road and Bridge Standards.

Colorado Right of Way Permit Bond FAQs:

How much bond do I need for a Grand County right of way permit?

150% of your cost estimate for the work inside the county right of way. The application and instructions also allow an annual general contractor liability bond of $1M in place of the per project bond.

How long does the bond have to stay in force?

Two years from the date the work is completed. That matches the two year warranty the applicant gives on compaction and rebuild of the road or right of way.

When will the county call the bond?

If compaction or rebuild fails during the two year period and the applicant does not start repairs within 48 hours of notice and complete them as required, the county states it will file a claim against the surety bond.

Can I get a permit in the winter?

Right of way permits are issued between April 15 and October 15, and all right of way work must be done by October 31. Emergency work, as defined in the Grand County Road and Bridge Standards, is the exception to starting before a permit issues.

What are the permit fees?

$100 for Right of Way Utility Installation, $100 for Right of Way Access and $125 for a driveway permit, paid when the application is submitted.