Gainesville, Florida Contractor Permit Bonds

The City of Gainesville, Florida requires various surety bonds and permits of contractors before construction upon a public right-of-way, sidewalk, driveway, curb, or gutter may begin.

Further details on which bond may apply to your permit project may be found below. 

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Jet provides both the $500 Sidewalk, Curb, or Gutter Contractor Bond and the $500 Contractor Hard Rock Substitution Bond for the guaranteed price of $100 for a one-year bond term. Simply select the “View Your Bond Price” above to get started with your purchase.

Permit Bond limits are determined by the Public Works Department Director. The Right-of-Way Bond limit is based on the type and extent of construction to be completed, while the Driveway Permit Bond amount must be equal to or greater than three times the estimated cost of the work to be done.

At Jet, prices for the above Permit Bonds are a small percentage of the bond limit and are based on a soft credit check of the contractor. However, if you are seeking a bond limit under $25k, prices are guaranteed and the bond is issued instantly.

Examples of various bond limits and Jet’s available rates can be found in the price chart below.

Bond LimitCost
Up to $10,000$100
$25,000$125
$50,000$250
$80,000$400
Gainesville Contractor Permit Bond Prices

Contractor Permit Bond Details

Right-of-Way Permit Bond: The surety bond is a prerequisite to obtaining a permit for the temporary obstruction to a public right-of-way or a permit for utility work within a right-of-way area. The bond financially guarantees that the right-of-way area will be restored to its original or a better condition once the permit project has been completed and that any damages caused by the contractor will be repaired immediately. Following the execution of the construction work, the contractor also agreed to perform maintenance to the area for a period of 18 months upon the Public Work Department’s request. 

Sidewalk, Curb, or Gutter Contractor Bond: A surety bond is required of contractors that lay sidewalks, curbs, or gutters within city limits. The bond financially ensures that the contractor will remove and replace any defective or damaged sidewalks, curbs, or gutters that they had installed within 30 days of notice from the Department. This agreement is only valid for one year following the completion of the contractor’s work. 

Contractor Hard Rock Substitution Bond: A surety bond is required of a contractor if a property owner is choosing to substitute lime rock for hard rock during road work construction. Approval from the City Manager is required and a separate $500 Contractor Hard Rock Substitution Bond is needed for each piece or parcel of sidewalk laid with the hard rock substitute. The contractor is responsible for the maintenance of the hard rock laid for a period of five years following the completion of the construction project—the bond financially ensures that this condition is upheld by the contractor. 

A copy of the signed and sealed Permit Bond forms stated above must be submitted to the Gainesville Public Works Department by email to [email protected] or the following mailing address:

City of Gainesville
Public Works Department
405 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

Driveway Permit Bond: Unlike the previous surety bonds, this bond is required by the city’s Building Inspection Division and is a prerequisite to obtaining a permit for removing and/or building a driveway. The bond financially guarantees that all permit obligations and construction standards will be met by the contractor. 

A copy of the signed and sealed Driveway Permit Bond must be submitted to the Gainesville Building Inspection Division by email to [email protected] or sent to the mailing address listed below.

City of Gainesville
Building Inspection Division
Thomas Center
306 NE 6th Avenue, Bldg. B., 1st Floor
Gainesville, FL 32601

Permit documents and further details regarding the application process can be found on the City’s Permitting webpage. 

It is the contractor’s responsibility to uphold the obligations of the permit and all local construction standards pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Gainesville, FL Municode. Failure to comply may result in the Gainesville government pursuing a claim on your surety bond. Typically, funds from the bond will cover financial damages committed by the contractor and/or cover the cost of hiring a new contractor to complete the work properly. 

If you need to cancel or renew your surety bond with Jet, give us a call at 855-296-2663 and our team will help you out right away. 

Gainesville, Florida Contractor Permit Bond

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

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Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Contract Bond Application:

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Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: