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The New Mexico Contractor’s Excavation Bond is required by the City of Albuquerque in the amount of $10,000 for contractors getting a permit to work within City right-of-way. The bond states that the bond holder shall excavate and restore the public place in such a way as to comply with all requirements of the City’s Street Excavation & Barricading Ordinance.

What are the requirements needed to receive a  permit?

Before submitting an application for the permit, the following documents must already be filed with the local government

• Certificate of Insurance of at least $2,000,000 in general liability insurance coverage
• To perform excavation work, the Contractor must have and provide a copy of a State License GF-09, GF-98, MM-98, EL-01, or EE-98.
• To perform concrete work, the contractor must have and provide a copy of a State License GA-01, GA-02, GA-03, or GA-98.
• If excavating any part of the right-of-way, the contractor must post and provide the original of a $10,000 Contractor’s Excavation Bond using the City’s approved form.
• If performing concrete work, must post and provide the original of an additional $5,000 Contractor’s Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Bond using the City’s approved form.
• If performing a water tap, must provide a water tapping bond associated with the activity in question.

How do I obtain a New Mexico Excavation Bond, City Of Albuquerque?

Complete our easy to navigate online application. Within one business day,  one of our licensed agents will contact you with a no-obligation quote for your bond (the “premium”). Once any necessary paperwork is signed and the premium payment is processed, your surety bond will be shipped to you via USPS Priority Mail (overnight shipping options also available).

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