Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville, AR contractor bond quotes
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Jacksonville, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
Jacksonville (29,129 residents) is part of Pulaski County, where the Census Bureau counted 814 construction establishments in 2023, 12.8% of all construction firms in Arkansas. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
Contractors in Pulaski County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Pulaski County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 814 | 6,366 |
| Construction employees | 10,905 | 58,830 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $66,992 | $61,404 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 75 | 352 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 43 | 416 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 55% | 62% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
Pulaski County has 43 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.
Pulaski County's 75 commercial and institutional builders compete for offices, schools, and public facilities. Private owners and lenders on larger projects increasingly ask for performance and payment bonds too.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Jacksonville
Jacksonville's median housing year of 1979 points to infrastructure entering its replacement cycle, from water mains to roofs on public buildings, all common sources of bonded contracts.
Buildings with five or more units make up 13% of Jacksonville's housing (Arkansas: 10%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
Measured by homes, Jacksonville is a 12,845.0-unit city (70% 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.
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 Jacksonville public work
Bonds on Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville compared with other Arkansas markets
Washington County, home to Fayetteville, lists 638 construction businesses. In Fort Smith, the county construction count is 258 establishments. Also in Pulaski County, Little Rock has housing with a median build year of 1978. By county construction establishments, Jacksonville ranks 7th among the 20 Arkansas cities profiled here.
Jacksonville bond quote checklist
- Company name, entity type, and ownership
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- CPA-prepared statements for the last fiscal year
- Bank line of credit details
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
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Jacksonville bond FAQ
Do Jacksonville public projects require performance bonds?
Most public construction contracts in Jacksonville above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How big is the construction industry near Jacksonville?
The Census Bureau counted 814 construction establishments in Pulaski County in 2023.
Can a small Jacksonville contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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