Caldwell, ID
Performance and payment bonds in Caldwell, Idaho
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Caldwell contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Caldwell (73,088 residents) is part of Canyon County, where the Census Bureau counted 1,678 construction establishments in 2023, 17.0% of all construction firms in Idaho. Many of them bid public and private work that calls for bid, performance, and payment bonds.
Contractors in Canyon County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Canyon County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 1,678 | 9,895 |
| Construction employees | 10,722 | 62,048 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $54,996 | $61,359 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 40 | 321 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 61 | 426 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 70% | 70% |
Data: County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 23, 236220, 237).
On the building side, 40 commercial and institutional building contractors work in Canyon County. School districts, hospitals, and municipalities in the area typically require bonds from general contractors, who in turn often require bonds from major subcontractors.
Caldwell's building stock and bonded work
With a median housing year of 2003, Caldwell 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 6% of Caldwell's housing (Idaho: 9%). Lower-density development tends to emphasize site, utility, and road work tied to subdivisions.
Measured by homes, Caldwell is a 22,378.0-unit city (82% 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.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Idaho bond law for Caldwell public projects
Bonds on Caldwell public contracts are required by Idaho Code § 54-1926 (public works contractor bonds); federal contracts use the Miller Act. Subcontractors and suppliers should note the payment bond claim deadlines in whichever law applies.
How Caldwell compares
In Boise, the county construction count is 2,214 establishments. In Meridian, the county construction count is 2,214 establishments. Also in Canyon County, Nampa has housing with a median build year of 2000. Caldwell's county ranks 6th of 15 profiled Idaho cities for number of construction firms.
Preparing a Caldwell bond request
- Owners' personal financial statements
- Year-end financial statements
- Company name, entity type, and ownership
- Owner name, project location, and bid date
- Largest jobs completed in the last five years
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
Caldwell bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Caldwell public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Idaho law and the owner. See the Idaho page.
How big is the construction industry near Caldwell?
The Census Bureau counted 1,678 construction establishments in Canyon County in 2023.
Can a small Caldwell contractor get bonded?
Yes, usually starting with smaller bonds. See how to get bonded.
More Idaho cities
Bond quotes in Idaho · Bond types
Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research