Cabot, AR
Performance and payment bonds in Cabot, Arkansas
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Cabot, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
Construction is a substantial local industry around Cabot: 163 establishments in Lonoke County, or 2.6% of the Arkansas total of 6,366. For contractors in that market, bonding capacity often decides which jobs they can chase.
Lonoke County construction industry data
| Measure (2023) | Lonoke County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 163 | 6,366 |
| Construction employees | 888 | 58,830 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $53,232 | $61,404 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 6 | 352 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 13 | 416 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 64% | 62% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
Road, utility, and site work around Cabot is handled by 13 heavy and civil contractors in the county. Public works contracts in that sector routinely require performance and payment bonds, and many owners add maintenance bonds after acceptance.
There are 6 commercial building contractors in the county. If you build or subcontract on schools, civic buildings, or larger private projects near Cabot, expect bond requirements in the bid documents.
What Cabot's buildings say about upcoming work
With a median housing year of 2000, Cabot is a newer city where growth drives bonded public work: new streets, water and sewer extensions, parks, and schools.
Buildings with five or more units make up 13% of Cabot's housing (Arkansas: 10%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
Renters occupy 31% of Cabot's homes, and the city counts 10,677.0 housing units in all. Apartment-heavy markets lean toward private bonded projects; owner-heavy ones toward subdivision improvements and public infrastructure.
Housing data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B25024, B25035). Population: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city population estimates.
Statutory bonds on Cabot public work
Bonds on Cabot public contracts are required by Arkansas's public works bond requirements are set by state law; check the bid documents and the state code; federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
64% of construction businesses in the county are small (under five employees). Growing from small bonds to larger programs depends on working capital, completed-job history, and reliable financial reporting.
Nearby construction markets
Little Rock (Pulaski County) draws on 814 construction establishments in its county. Washington County, home to Fayetteville, lists 638 construction businesses. Cabot's county ranks 17th of 20 profiled Arkansas cities for number of construction firms.
What sureties will ask Cabot contractors for
- Legal entity details and owners
- List of completed projects
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
- Your bank and available credit line
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- Contract amount, schedule, and owner
Cabot bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Cabot public work?
Most public construction contracts in Cabot above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How big is the construction industry near Cabot?
The Census Bureau counted 163 construction establishments in Lonoke County in 2023.
Can a small Cabot contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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