Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene, ID contractor bond quotes
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Coeur d'Alene contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
Kootenai County is home to 1,167 construction businesses (County Business Patterns, 2023), the market in which Coeur d'Alene's 57,355 residents' projects get built. Public owners there require bonds on most construction contracts.
Contractors in Kootenai County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Kootenai County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 1,167 | 9,895 |
| Construction employees | 7,478 | 62,048 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $64,179 | $61,359 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 30 | 321 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 47 | 426 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 71% | 70% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Kootenai County has 47 heavy and civil engineering contractors, the firms that build roads, bridges, water lines, and utility systems. Nearly all of that work is public, and nearly all of it is bonded.
Kootenai County's 30 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.
What Coeur d'Alene's buildings say about upcoming work
With a median housing year of 1994, Coeur d'Alene 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 17% of Coeur d'Alene's housing (Idaho: 9%). Larger multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently involve lenders who require payment and performance bonds from the general contractor.
Renters occupy 41% of Coeur d'Alene's homes, and the city counts 26,142.0 housing units in all. Apartment-heavy markets lean toward private bonded projects; owner-heavy ones toward subdivision improvements and public infrastructure.
Source: Census ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates; Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Statutory bonds on Coeur d'Alene public work
State and local public works in Coeur d'Alene fall under Idaho's bond statute: Idaho Code § 54-1926 (public works contractor bonds). Federal projects in the area follow the Miller Act. Thresholds and claim deadlines differ, so read each solicitation.
About 71% of Kootenai 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.
How Coeur d'Alene compares
Ada County, home to Boise, lists 2,214 construction businesses. Ada County, home to Meridian, lists 2,214 construction businesses. Also in Kootenai County, Post Falls has housing with a median build year of 2005. By county construction establishments, Coeur d'Alene ranks 7th among the 15 Idaho cities profiled here.
What sureties will ask Coeur d'Alene contractors for
- List of completed projects
- Legal entity details and owners
- Year-end financial statements
- Bank line of credit details
- Trade references who can speak to your payment record
- List of open jobs with costs and billings
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Coeur d'Alene bond FAQ
When are bonds required on Coeur d'Alene public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Idaho law and the owner. See the Idaho page.
How many contractors work in Kootenai County?
The Census Bureau counted 1,167 construction establishments in Kootenai County in 2023.
Can a small Coeur d'Alene 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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