Colorado
Contractor Bonds

Colorado Contractor Bonds

Contractor bonds in Colorado are required at the state and city levels for contractors of various classifications to become licensed or permitted.

Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractor Bond

The Colorado Division of Water Resources Board of Examiners requires well drillers and pump installers to post a surety bond as a requirement to maintain a contractor license. Well construction and pump installation bonds must be in the amount of $20,000 and can be purchased instantly online through ContractorBonds.com for a minimum cost of $100. However, these bonds are set to expire annually on January 31, so the price you pay may vary depending on the term of your bond.

How to become a licensed well driller and pump installer

Contractors looking to become licensed as a well driller or pump installer in Colorado can request a licensing package through the Board of Examiners by calling (303) 866-3581 x8220, emailing [email protected], or accessing it online at Public Information.

Information and materials sent as part of the licensing package include:

• Well Construction and/or Pump Installation Contractor's License Application Form GWS-26

• Information on the licensing process and instructions for the completion of the license application

• Verification of Employment & Experience Form

• Information on obtaining study guides for Contractor Certification Exams through NGWA

  • Well driller and pump installer contractors must have two years of work experience to be considered for examination in the area(s) indicated on the license application.

• Colorado Water Well Construction Rules and Regulations

  • There is a fee of $10 for a printed copy of the Water Well Construction Rules and Regulations.

• Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 37-91-101 et seq., governing the licensing of well
  construction and pump installation contractors

Contractor's License Application Form GWS-26 must be completed in its entirety before being submitted to the Board. The following nonrefundable fees are required with the application:

• $20 for a well construction contractor’s license

• $20 for a pump installation contractor’s license

  • Nonresident fees are $50 for each of the licenses above.

The completed license application must be submitted with the applicable fees and an experience affidavit.

Upon receipt of a completed application, the Board of Examiners will, at its regularly scheduled meetings on the first Monday in February, May, August, and November, review those materials to determine whether your work experience meets the statutory requirements.

After being licensed, contractors must then submit their Contractor Bond — alternately, a Certificate of Deposit may be completed in lieu of a bond. Contractors may also need to submit a Letter of Credit and a Rig Registration.

Denver Contractor License Bonds

Before applying for a right-of-way (ROW) license in the city or county of Denver, contractors must know their contractor trade and have five years of verifiable experience in the respective trade.

• City and County of Denver Special Contractor Bond

  • The Denver Community Planning and Development requires specialty right-of-way licensees to post a $10,000 license bond as a requirement to become licensed. Contractors can pay as little as $100 for one year of bond coverage or can opt for a multiple-year term upfront and save with our 25% multi-year discount.

• City and County of Denver Structural Contractor Bond

  • A $25,000 structural contractor bond is required by the Denver Community Planning and Development Department for any structural contractor applying for a right-of-way license. These bonds are offered through ContractorBonds.com for a $250 premium for a one-year term. However, you can save time and money by purchasing your bond for a multiple-year term with our 25% multi-year discount.

• City and County of Denver Sewer Contractor Bond

  • Sewer right-of-way licensees in the City and County of Denver, Department of Community Planning and Development must post a $50,000 bond when applying for their license. This bond is issued instantly online for a $500 premium for a one-year term.

• City and County of Denver Paving Contractor License Bond

  • Paving contractors applying for a right-of-way license in the city or county of Denver are required to post a $50,000 contractor license bond with the Department of Community Planning and Development. This bond is subject to underwriting consideration, meaning a ContractorBonds.com surety underwriter will review the applicant’s financials and personal history before determining whether and at what premium a bond can be issued.

• City and County of Denver General Contractor Bond

  • A $50,000 contractor bond is required of general contractors applying for a ROW license in the city and county of Denver. An underwriter must review the applicant’s credit, financial, and personal history before it can be determined whether a bond can be issued and for what premium.

• City and County of Denver Excavation Contractor License Bond

  • The City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development Department mandates that excavation contractors post a $50,000 surety bond as part of the ROW license process. The premium for this bond will vary depending on a surety underwriter’s review of the applicant’s credit and financial history. The best way to determine the exact price of your bond is to apply for a no-obligation bond quote today!

• City and County of Denver Cement Sidewalk Contractor Bond

  • Sidewalk contractors applying for a ROW license must post a $10,000 contractor bond with the Denver Community Planning and Development Department. This bond can be issued instantly online for a one-year term for $100. However, applicants can save time and money by purchasing their bond for a multiple-year term to qualify for our 25% multi-year discount.

All right-of-way license applicants in Denver must:

• Post a contractor license bond

• Obtain general liability insurance in the following amounts:

  • Each occurrence $1,000,000

  • General aggregate limit $2,000,000

  • Products-competed operations aggregate limit $2,000,000

  • Personal and advertising injury $1,000,000

  • Fire damage (any single fire) $50,000

    • Excavation contractors must have their insurance cover collapse and underground (CU) hazards, explosions (X) coverage, and contractual liability.

Additional requirement for paving contractors:

• Provide an equipment schedule

Additional requirements for general contractors:

• Provide an equipment schedule

• Complete the Employee Trade License Verification Form

Additional requirement for sewer contractors:

• Complete the Sewer Trade License Verification Form

Applications for a right-of-way license can be completed in person, online, or via mail.

Colorado Springs License Bonds

• City of Colorado Springs Excavation Contractor License Bond

  • The Colorado Springs City Clerk’s Office mandates that no contractor will perform any excavation work in a public area without first obtaining a license and permit for his or her work in accordance with City Code 3.3.2 for Excavation License. Excavation contractors can apply using the online portal; however, the following additional documentation is required:

    • Business License Application

    • $5,000 contractor bond

    • Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance with the City of Colorado Springs listed as the certificate holder in the amount of $1,000,000

    • Lawful Presence Affidavit, if a sole proprietor

    • Trade Name Registration and Certificate of Good Standing with Colorado Secretary of State, if applicable

  • Contractors must then pay the annual license fee of $110.

The cost of a $5,000 Colorado Springs excavation bond is subject to underwriting consideration, so the best way to determine exactly how much you will pay is to apply for a no-obligation bond quote!

• City of Colorado Springs Concrete Contractor License Bond

  • No concrete contractor in the city of Colorado Springs can construct or repair a sidewalk, curb and gutter, or driveway or contract to construct or repair a sidewalk, curb and gutter, or driveway within the city’s public right of way without first obtaining a concrete contractor license or permit. Contractors can complete the application using the online portal, but must submit in addition the following documentation/information:

    • Business License Application 

    • $5,000 contractor bond

    • Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance with the City of Colorado Springs listed as the certificate holder in the amount of $1,000,000

    • Lawful Presence Affidavit, if a sole proprietor

    • Trade Name Registration and Certificate of Good Standing with Colorado Secretary of State, if applicable

    • Annual license fee of $110

Purchase your $5,000 CO concrete contractor bond instantly online today for a $100 premium for a one-year term. A 25% multi-year discount is available if you purchase this bond for a multiple-year term.

Westminster Contractor License Bond

The Westminster City Hall, Building Division requires contractors to complete a Contractor Registration Application to become licensed in the city and also obtain a permit. Contractors must furnish a $5,000 surety bond, which can be purchased online for a set $100 premium.

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