Public Works Agreements

The following steps are involved in issuing a Public Works Agreement (PWA):

  • Road plans are approved by the Harford County Department of Engineering
  • Construction costs are prepared by the developer for review and approval by the Harford County Department of Engineering
  • The PWA agreement is prepared by the Bonding and Permit Administration office
  • The PWA agreement and surety requirements are emailed to the developer by the   Bonding and Permit Administration office
  • The surety is posted by developer
  • The PWA agreement is routed for Harford County signatures
  • The PWA agreement is signed and executed by the County Executive. 
  • The Bonding and Permit Administration office will email the executed agreement to the developer who can then apply for building permits