Centerton, AR
Performance and payment bonds in Centerton, Arkansas
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Centerton, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
Construction is a substantial local industry around Centerton: 814 establishments in Benton County, or 12.8% of the Arkansas total of 6,366. For contractors in that market, bonding capacity often decides which jobs they can chase.
The construction market around Centerton
| Measure (2023) | Benton County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 814 | 6,366 |
| Construction employees | 7,290 | 58,830 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $60,730 | $61,404 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 30 | 352 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 29 | 416 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 65% | 62% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
Benton County has 29 heavy and civil engineering contractors, the firms that build roads, bridges, water lines, and utility systems. Nearly all of that work is public, and nearly all of it is bonded.
What Centerton's buildings say about upcoming work
With a median housing year of 2009, Centerton 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 7% of Centerton's housing (Arkansas: 10%). Lower-density development tends to emphasize site, utility, and road work tied to subdivisions.
Measured by homes, Centerton is a 8,224.0-unit city (91% 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.
Arkansas bond law for Centerton public projects
State and local public works in Centerton fall under Arkansas's bond statute: Arkansas's public works bond requirements are set by state law; check the bid documents and the state code. Federal projects in the area follow the Miller Act. Thresholds and claim deadlines differ, so read each solicitation.
Centerton compared with other Arkansas markets
Pulaski County, home to Little Rock, lists 814 construction businesses. Fayetteville (Washington County) draws on 638 construction establishments in its county. Also in Benton County, Rogers has housing with a median build year of 1998. Centerton's county ranks 8th of 20 profiled Arkansas cities for number of construction firms.
What sureties will ask Centerton contractors for
- Trade references who can speak to your payment record
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Legal entity details and owners
- Year-end financial statements
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
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Questions from Centerton contractors
When are bonds required on Centerton public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Arkansas law and the owner. See the Arkansas page.
How big is the construction industry near Centerton?
The Census Bureau counted 814 construction establishments in Benton County in 2023.
Can a small Centerton contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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