Scottsdale, AZ
Surety bonds for Scottsdale, AZ contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Scottsdale contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Maricopa County is home to 9,692 construction businesses (County Business Patterns, 2023), the market in which Scottsdale's 244,394 residents' projects get built. Public owners there require bonds on most construction contracts.
Contractors in Maricopa County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Maricopa County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 9,692 | 15,551 |
| Construction employees | 155,355 | 208,755 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $76,844 | $72,769 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 533 | 763 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 442 | 707 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 58% | 59% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023: construction (NAICS 23), commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220), and heavy and civil engineering construction (NAICS 237). Figures withheld by the Census Bureau are omitted.
What Scottsdale's buildings say about upcoming work
Scottsdale has grown quickly; half of its housing was built after 1991. Fast-growing cities generate new schools, roads, and utilities, plus subdivision improvement bonds required before plats are approved.
Buildings with five or more units make up 29% of Scottsdale's housing (Arizona: 16%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
Measured by homes, Scottsdale is a 139,168.0-unit city (64% single-family). For a surety, local scale matters less than your own record, but it tells you how much bonded work may be on the bid calendar.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Arizona bond law for Scottsdale public projects
Bonds on Scottsdale public contracts are required by A.R.S. § 34-222 (performance and payment bonds); federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
Scottsdale compared with other Arizona markets
Also in Maricopa County, Phoenix has housing with a median build year of 1985. Scottsdale's county ranks 6th of 25 profiled Arizona cities for number of construction firms.
Scottsdale bond quote checklist
- List of completed projects
- Personal financial information for indemnitors
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- Year-end financial statements
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
- Bank line of credit details
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Questions from Scottsdale contractors
When are bonds required on Scottsdale public work?
Most public construction contracts in Scottsdale above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How many contractors work in Maricopa County?
The Census Bureau counted 9,692 construction establishments in Maricopa County in 2023.
Can a new contractor in Scottsdale get a performance bond?
Often, yes. Sureties start new accounts with smaller limits and grow them with your track record; see bonding capacity.
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