Eagle, ID
Surety bonds for Eagle, ID contractors
Local construction data, public works bond rules, and what sureties ask Eagle contractors for. A quote is not a binder.
With about 33,451 people, Eagle sits in a county whose construction sector numbered 2,214 establishments in 2023. Contractors competing for Eagle schools, streets, utilities, and commercial buildings regularly need surety bonds to win and sign contracts.
Contractors in Ada County by the numbers
| Measure (2023) | Ada County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Construction establishments (all) | 2,214 | 9,895 |
| Construction employees | 19,082 | 62,048 |
| Annual payroll per construction employee | $67,989 | $61,359 |
| Commercial and institutional building contractors | 100 | 321 |
| Heavy and civil engineering contractors | 96 | 426 |
| Construction firms with fewer than 5 employees | 66% | 70% |
Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2023 release.
Renovation, growth, and bonding in Eagle
Eagle has grown quickly; half of its housing was built after 2007. 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 8% of Eagle's housing (Idaho: 9%). Lower-density development tends to emphasize site, utility, and road work tied to subdivisions.
Measured by homes, Eagle is a 13,550.0-unit city (88% 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.
Idaho bond law for Eagle public projects
Bonds on Eagle 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.
Nearby construction markets
Nampa (Canyon County) draws on 1,678 construction establishments in its county. In Caldwell, the county construction count is 1,678 establishments. Boise shares Ada County with Eagle; its median housing year is 1986. Eagle's county ranks 3rd of 15 profiled Idaho cities for number of construction firms.
Eagle bond quote checklist
- Bank line of credit details
- Work-in-progress schedule
- Year-end financial statements
- List of completed projects
- Subcontractor and supplier references
- Personal financial information for indemnitors
Questions from Eagle contractors
When are bonds required on Eagle public work?
Generally yes, above thresholds set by Idaho law and the owner. See the Idaho page.
How big is the construction industry near Eagle?
The Census Bureau counted 2,214 construction establishments in Ada County in 2023.
Can a small Eagle 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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