Sherwood, AR
Surety bonds for Sherwood, AR contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Sherwood contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Sherwood (33,281 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.
The construction market around Sherwood
| 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% |
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.
Sherwood's building stock and bonded work
With a median housing year of 1986, Sherwood has a mix of mature neighborhoods and later growth. Expect both rehabilitation of older infrastructure and new subdivision work, which can bring subdivision or site improvement bonds.
About 11% of the city's housing units are in buildings of five or more units, versus 10% statewide. That level of multifamily construction brings private bonded work for contractors with the capacity to handle it.
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 survey puts Sherwood's housing stock at 15,030.0 units, 79% of them single-family homes, with 29% of occupied homes rented. Those numbers shape the mix of bonded street, utility, and facility contracts the city puts out.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Public works bond rules that apply in Sherwood
State and local public works in Sherwood 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.
Nearby construction markets
Fayetteville (Washington County) draws on 638 construction establishments in its county. Sebastian County, home to Fort Smith, lists 258 construction businesses. Little Rock shares Pulaski County with Sherwood; its median housing year is 1978. By county construction establishments, Sherwood ranks 5th among the 20 Arkansas cities profiled here.
Sherwood bond quote checklist
- Project solicitation and required bond forms
- List of completed projects
- Year-end financial statements
- Company name, entity type, and ownership
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Bank line of credit details
Sherwood bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Sherwood public work?
Most public construction contracts in Sherwood above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How many contractors work in Pulaski County?
The Census Bureau counted 814 construction establishments in Pulaski County in 2023.
Can a small Sherwood 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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