Springdale, AR
Performance and payment bonds in Springdale, Arkansas
Bid, performance, and payment bonds for contractors working in Springdale, with county industry data. A quote is not a binder.
Construction is a substantial local industry around Springdale: 638 establishments in Washington County, or 10.0% of the Arkansas total of 6,366. For contractors in that market, bonding capacity often decides which jobs they can chase.
Contractors in Washington County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Washington County | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 638 | 6,366 |
| Construction employees | 7,356 | 58,830 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $67,366 | $61,404 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 32 | 352 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 29 | 416 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 58% | 62% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
On the building side, 32 commercial and institutional building contractors work in Washington County. School districts, hospitals, and municipalities in the area typically require bonds from general contractors, who in turn often require bonds from major subcontractors.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Springdale
Springdale has grown quickly; half of its housing was built after 1994. Fast-growing cities generate new schools, roads, and utilities, plus subdivision improvement bonds required before plats are approved.
Buildings with five or more units make up 16% of Springdale'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, Springdale is a 31,392.0-unit city (71% 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 Springdale public work
State and local public works in Springdale 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.
Springdale compared with other Arkansas markets
Little Rock (Pulaski County) draws on 814 construction establishments in its county. In Fort Smith, the county construction count is 258 establishments. Also in Washington County, Fayetteville has housing with a median build year of 1997. By county construction establishments, Springdale ranks 10th among the 20 Arkansas cities profiled here.
Preparing a Springdale bond request
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Questions from Springdale contractors
Do Springdale public projects require performance bonds?
Most public construction contracts in Springdale above the statutory threshold require performance and payment bonds; the bid documents state the requirement.
How many contractors work in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counted 638 construction establishments in Washington County in 2023.
Can a new contractor in Springdale get a performance bond?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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