City of Lincoln Grading Permit Bond

What is the Purpose of the Grading Permit Bond?

The City of Lincoln requires contractors performing grading in the city to obtain a Grading Permit Bond. The bond represents a financial guarantee by the contractor and the issuing surety company to the City of Lincoln that all contracted work will be completed on time and the jobsite will be returned to its original condition.

How Much Does the Bond Cost?

Per Municipal Code 12.02 - Excavations and Encroachments, applicants must post with the Superintendent of Streets a cash depost or surety bond in the amount of $1,000 to guarantee faithful performance. Although, if applicants can prove financial ability meeting the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Streets, the surey bond requirment may be waived. 

*Prices shown are based on several factors. Not all available pricing tiers are shown. Rates do not constitute an offer of bonding and are subject to change at any time.

How Does the Permit Application Process Work With the City of Lincoln?

Contractors looking to obtain a permit for grading projects must submit to the city an application, permit bond and documentation of insurances. All necessary bonds and insurances must be approved prior to the issue of any permits.

Does CCIS File the Bond for Applicants?

City of Lincoln requires wet signatures** on filed bond documents. This means both parties must physically sign the bond prior to sending it in to the City of Lincoln. The original bond form issued by CCIS needs be mailed to or dropped off at the following location by the contractor once signed:

**Properly review bond forms to confirm if notarization is required. Failure to adhere to document requirements may lead to rejection of the bond form by the City of Lincoln.

Does This Bond Expire?

The permit bond expires upon the specified expiration date, typically one year from the date of issuance. A new permit bond will need to be purchased should the project take longer than one year.

Claims Information

If the City of Lincoln files a claim against the Grading Permit Bond, the Surety company will investigate the legitimacy of the claim and proceed accordingly. CCIS does not handle surety claims in office, however, claims contact information will be provided to the contractor, to move the claims process forward.

If the claim is found to be legitimate, the Surety company will payout to the City of Lincoln, up to the limit of the bond. 

Unlike insurance policies that protect contractors from unforeseen events, this bond protects the City of Lincoln, its laborers, and suppliers from the actions of a contractor. Contractors are responsible for their actions and therefore must reimburse the Surety company for any claims paid. Failure to do so will significantly inhibit a contractor’s ability to obtain a surety bond for future jobs.