Garland, Texas Contractor General Repair and Sidewalk Permit Bond

The Garland City Engineering Department requires licensed contractors who are proposing right-of-way projects (i.e. public street, sidewalk, sewer, gutter, and/or electrical work) to obtain the proper permit and a $5,000 General Repair Bond. If you are only conducting a driveway/sidewalk project then the $1,000 Sidewalk Bond is required of the contractor, as well as the permit.

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Jet provides both the $5,000 General Repair Bond and the $2,000 Sidewalk Bond  for the guaranteed price of $100 for a one-year bond term. Simply click the “Secure Your Bond” button above to get started.

Bond Type and LimitCost
$2,000 Sidewalk Bond$100
$5,000 General Repairs Bond$100
Garland Contractor Permit Bond Pricing

Both the original General Repair Bond form and the Sidewalk Bond form must be signed, sealed, and submitted to the Garland Engineering Department at the mailing address listed below.

City of Garland
Engineering Department
800 Main Street
Garland, TX 75040

If you are a contractor that is seeking a right-of-way permit, take a look at the city’s Permit Process webpage for additional permit information. As for contractors that are in need of a driveway/sidewalk permit, the Driveway/Sidewalk webpage will provide you with the permit application, as well as further resources needed for the project. 

The General Repair Bond is required of contractors that are performing construction, reconstruction, repairs, and/or removal work in a public right-of-way area such as a street, alley, sidewalk, highway, or sewer/gutter system. The purpose of the surety bond is to financially ensure that the contractor will not only follow all right-of-way regulations and leave the construction area in its original state, but also to make sure that the contractor will uphold the one-year maintenance policy of the permit. Failure to fulfill these obligations may lead to the Engineering Department, or any other damaged party, filing a claim on your bond to cover losses incurred. 

The Sidewalk Bond is similar in that it acts as a financial assurance that the contractor will follow permit regulations and fulfill all contractual obligations agreed upon with the client. The hired contractor must also maintain the sidewalk area, however, this is for a two-year period after completion of the driveway/sidewalk project. This means the contractor will be expected to repair any part of the sidewalk that was affected by the construction project at no extra cost to the client or city within this time period. If the contractor commits a permit violation or fails to hold up the requirements of their contract, the damaged party may file a claim on the bond to cover the cost of hiring a new contractor to complete the project properly.

Both the General Repair Bond and the Sidewalk Bond are known as permit bonds which are typically only needed for a term of one year. However, if your project goes beyond schedule, you may need to extend your permit and renew your bond.

Jet will send you a renewal invoice for your bond regardless of your project status. So if you are in need of renewal, all you need to do is complete the standard payment due and your bond will be all set for another term with the Garland Engineering Department. 

Upon research of the City of Garland, the Jet team found that your city may require a $1,000 House Mover Bond. However, it is unclear if this is a current requirement. If you are in need of such a bond, feel free to call us at 855-296-2663.

Garland Contractor General Repair Bond

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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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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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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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Worker's Compensation Application:

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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).

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