Paragould, AR
Surety bonds for Paragould, AR contractors
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Paragould, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
With about 30,680 people, Paragould sits in a county whose construction sector numbered 67 establishments in 2023. Contractors competing for Paragould schools, streets, utilities, and commercial buildings regularly need surety bonds to win and sign contracts.
The construction market around Paragould
| Measure (2023) | Greene County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 67 | 6,366 |
| Construction employees | 465 | 58,830 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $68,645 | $61,404 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 3 | 352 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 5 | 416 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 58% | 62% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
Infrastructure is a bonded business: 5 heavy and civil engineering firms operate in Greene County, bidding street, sewer, and water projects where bid bonds and final bonds are standard.
On the building side, 3 commercial and institutional building contractors work in Greene County. School districts, hospitals, and municipalities in the area typically require bonds from general contractors, who in turn often require bonds from major subcontractors.
Paragould's building stock and bonded work
With a median housing year of 1991, Paragould 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 Paragould's housing (Arkansas: 10%). Lower-density development tends to emphasize site, utility, and road work tied to subdivisions.
12,650.0 housing units stand in Paragould today; detached and attached single-family homes account for 71%. Every new block of homes eventually means more water, sewer, and road capacity, which public owners procure under bonded contracts.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Statutory bonds on Paragould public work
State and local public works in Paragould 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.
About 58% of Greene County's construction firms have fewer than five employees. Smaller contractors can get bonded, usually starting with modest job sizes and relying on owners' credit and experience while financial statements mature.
Paragould compared with other Arkansas markets
Little Rock (Pulaski County) draws on 814 construction establishments in its county. Fayetteville (Washington County) draws on 638 construction establishments in its county. Paragould's county ranks 18th of 20 profiled Arkansas cities for number of construction firms.
Paragould bond quote checklist
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
- Company name, entity type, and ownership
- The bond form and bid documents
- Personal financial information for indemnitors
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Your bank and available credit line
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Paragould bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Paragould public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Arkansas law and the owner. See the Arkansas page.
How many contractors work in Greene County?
The Census Bureau counted 67 construction establishments in Greene County in 2023.
Can a small Paragould contractor get bonded?
Often, yes. Sureties start new accounts with smaller limits and grow them with your track record; see bonding capacity.
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