Ammon, ID
Surety bonds for Ammon, ID contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Ammon contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Ammon (20,095 residents) is part of Bonneville County, where the Census Bureau counted 586 construction establishments in 2023, 5.9% of all construction firms in Idaho. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
The construction market around Ammon
| Measure (2023) | Bonneville County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 586 | 9,895 |
| Construction employees | 3,549 | 62,048 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $59,902 | $61,359 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 22 | 321 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 24 | 426 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 69% | 70% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Bonneville County's 22 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.
Ammon's building stock and bonded work
With a median housing year of 2004, Ammon is a newer city where growth drives bonded public work: new streets, water and sewer extensions, parks, and schools.
About 14% of the city's housing units are in buildings of five or more units, versus 9% 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 Ammon's housing stock at 6,720.0 units, 79% of them single-family homes, with 31% 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 Ammon
If you are bidding a public job in Ammon, check the solicitation against Idaho Code § 54-1926 (public works contractor bonds). That law sets when performance and payment bonds are required; projects funded and owned by the federal government fall under the Miller Act.
How Ammon compares
Ada County, home to Boise, lists 2,214 construction businesses. Ada County, home to Meridian, lists 2,214 construction businesses. Idaho Falls shares Bonneville County with Ammon; its median housing year is 1977. Ammon's county ranks 10th of 15 profiled Idaho cities for number of construction firms.
Ammon bond quote checklist
- Trade references who can speak to your payment record
- List of completed projects
- Your bank and available credit line
- Project solicitation and required bond forms
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Contract amount, schedule, and owner
Ammon bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Ammon public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Idaho law and the owner. See the Idaho page.
How many contractors work in Bonneville County?
The Census Bureau counted 586 construction establishments in Bonneville County in 2023.
Can a new contractor in Ammon get a performance bond?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
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